SPring-8, the large synchrotron radiation facility

Dr. Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on the development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).
Dr. Kitagawa pioneered this novel class of porous materials and, through experiments conducted at the large-scale synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8, he was the first to demonstrate their remarkable ability to adsorb gases.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Kitagawa on this well-deserved recognition.
All of us at SPring-8 take great pride in having contributed to the research achievements celebrated by this award.
The image of Professor Kitagawa engaging in his meticulous experiments at SPring-8 remains vivid in our minds.
As operators of the facility, we are committed to continuing our efforts to provide even greater support to all users so that further breakthroughs, inspired by Professor Kitagawa’s pioneering spirit, may be realized at SPring-8, SACLA, and the forthcoming SPring-8-II.
We wish Professor Kitagawa continued success and inspiration in his future scientific pursuits.


(Professor Kitagawa has carried out 70 research projects at SPring-8 since 2002.)
Selected SPring-8 projects by Professor Kitagawa related to his award
• Direct Observation of Methane Clusters in Porous Coordination Polymer Crystals (2002A Period)
• Design and Characterization of Novel Coordination Polymers Having Guest-Responding Nano-sized Channels (2002B Period), etc.