J. Fraser Stoddart, a renowned chemist, passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking scientific achievements.
His innovative work on nanomachines, microscopic machines built from molecules, earned him a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2016.
Inspired by childhood construction sets, he transitioned to molecular manipulation, creating intricate and functional nano-scale devices.
Stoddart's contributions to the field of nanotechnology laid the foundation for future advancements in molecular machinery.