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Microscale porous crystals form springs that stretch and contract with solvent

Researchers created helical porous organic crystals that reversibly stretch and contract as solvent molecules leave and re-enter their pores.

Microscale porous crystals form springs that stretch and contract with solvent

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Researchers created helical porous organic crystals that reversibly stretch and contract as solvent molecules leave and re-enter their pores.

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