The 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is an award given to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by Alfred Nobel in 1895.
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan for their contributions to the development of asymmetric organocatalysis.
Asymmetric organocatalysis is a type of catalysis that uses small organic molecules as catalysts to promote chemical reactions with high selectivity and efficiency. This approach has led to the development of new and more efficient ways to synthesize important chemical compounds.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the field of chemistry. The work must have a significant impact on the scientific community and benefit humanity in some way.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is chosen by the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, which consists of five members appointed by the Nobel Assembly. The committee reviews nominations and selects the most deserving candidates based on the criteria established by Alfred Nobel.