An elastic crystal built from interlocking molecular rings could pave the way for squeezable materials that can capture and release gases such as CO 2 (Nature 2021, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03880-x).

An emerging method is to instead convert the gas into a solid for easier transport and storage. In fact, nature already does this under certain conditions, as molecules of natural gas can become ...

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A polymer with a 2D molecular structure stacks into tightly packed layers — forming films of nanoscale thicknesses that are nearly impermeable to gases and moisture. Polymers are attractive barrier ...