Entanglement of interpenetrating metal–organic frameworks has been considered a drawback to porosity. However, the pore size of these structures can be controlled through framework dynamics to achieve selectivity and increased binding of ions and gases.
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Yaghi, O. A tale of two entanglements. Nature Mater 6, 92–93 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat1824
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