Ben-Gurion University Professor Muhammad Bashouti (an Israeli Arab) has used his research into molecular properties to invent some amazing devices. An optical biosensor to diagnose disease; lens filters for diabetics; and molecular solar cells. These are now being commercialized.

https://aabgu.org/bgu-makes-smart-devices-from-molecules/

https://www.israel21c.org/the-scientist-who-makes-smart-devices-from-mere-molecules/