AirJoule Technologies Applauds 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Laureates for Pioneering Work on Metal-Organic Frameworks
By GlobeNewswire, Published October 10, 2025
RONAN, Mont. – AirJoule Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ), a trailblazer in harnessing water from air, warmly congratulates Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi on their prestigious receipt of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The award recognizes their foundational contributions to the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a breakthrough in materials science that promises to revolutionize multiple industries.
AirJoule Technologies’ leadership in commercializing MOF technology uniquely positions the company to capitalize on the transformative potential these materials offer in solving global challenges such as water scarcity and sustainable resource management.
The Significance of Metal-Organic Frameworks
MOFs are crystalline compounds characterized by nanoscale pores that can selectively capture, store, and release a variety of molecules with remarkable precision. Since their discovery, MOFs have demonstrated vast potential applications ranging from atmospheric water harvesting and carbon dioxide capture to gas storage and chemical separations. Their molecular-level functionality places MOFs at the forefront of next-generation sustainability technologies, offering innovative solutions to pressing environmental and industrial problems.
Despite their promise, MOF technologies have historically faced significant hurdles in reaching commercial viability. High production costs, difficulties in scaling manufacturing processes, and challenges in integrating MOFs into real-world systems have limited their use beyond laboratory settings and small-scale applications—until now.
AirJoule’s Breakthrough in MOF Commercialization
Addressing these long-standing barriers, AirJoule Technologies has made dramatic strides in reducing the cost of producing MOF materials at scale. Collaborating closely with BASF, a global leader in chemical manufacturing, AirJoule has developed proprietary manufacturing innovations enabling economically feasible large-scale production of MOFs.
Leveraging these advancements, AirJoule’s proprietary AirJoule™ platform combines cost-effective MOFs with a patented dual vacuum chamber design to efficiently extract pure distilled water from ambient air. This technology presents a scalable, sustainable solution to water scarcity challenges faced by many communities and industries worldwide.
“This Nobel Prize recognition is a well-deserved validation of MOF technology and opens the door to applications that will help solve some of the world’s most pressing needs such as water security and energy-efficient air conditioning,” said Dr. Pete McGrail, co-inventor of the AirJoule™ platform. “What makes this moment particularly significant is that we’re no longer limited to laboratory demonstrations. By solving the cost and scalability challenges that have historically hindered MOF commercialization, we’re now deploying this technology through the AirJoule™ platform in real-world applications that can positively impact millions of people.”
Commercial Deployment and Future Prospects
AirJoule Technologies is spearheading the commercialization of MOFs via its joint venture with GE Vernova, initially focusing on atmospheric water harvesting as a high-impact application. The company targets industrial water consumers such as data centers, manufacturing facilities, and the U.S. military for near-term deployment.
Currently, AirJoule™ systems operate at sites in Texas and the United Arab Emirates, with plans for additional installations planned in late 2025 and early 2026. Dr. David Moore, Executive Manager at the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, emphasized the significance of the collaboration facilitated through programs such as DARPA’s AIR2WATER initiative. “GE Vernova’s collaboration with Professor Omar Yaghi was instrumental in advancing MOF research for atmospheric water extraction. Today, through our joint venture with AirJoule Technologies, we are commercializing these breakthrough MOF materials at scale in practical, deployable systems that address real-world challenges in water scarcity and resource sustainability,” Moore stated.
About AirJoule Technologies Corporation
AirJoule Technologies (NASDAQ: AIRJ) is a pioneering technology platform that unlocks the power of extracting water from air. In partnership with GE Vernova and Carrier Global Corporation, the company is dedicated to breaking water and energy constraints worldwide by delivering innovative sorption technologies that promote sustainability and resource efficiency. For more information, visit https://airjouletech.com.
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