Modulirummenes

Modulirummenes is a term used in speculative materials science to denote a class of modular, reconfigurable crystalline materials formed from discrete building blocks that link to create extended frameworks. In these models, the fundamental units, called modulones, can be swapped, rotated, or rearranged without breaking the overall lattice, enabling adaptive structure.

Typical architecture consists of rigid inorganic or organometallic cores connected by flexible organic connectors. The connectors support reversible rearrangements, giving rise to switchable pore networks and tunable mechanical properties. According to theoretical descriptions, modulirummenes can transition between distinct polymorphs in response to temperature, light, electric fields, or chemical stimuli.

Synthesis and design frameworks are discussed in speculative literature: modular assembly schemes, templated synthesis, and post-synthetic modification are proposed routes to assemble modulirummenes from smaller fragments. In these models, library design emphasizes compatibility of linkers and cores.

Potential applications mentioned include selective gas separation, catalysis with accessible active sites, energy storage through ion transport, and responsive sensing. However, modulirummenes remain a theoretical construct with no confirmed experimental realization.

In related discourse, modulirummenes are discussed alongside metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and other reconfigurable materials.