Specifinem
Specifinem is a fictional material used in speculative discussions of programmable matter and advanced materials. In the imagined scenario, specifinem refers to a two-dimensional network whose surface features can be dynamically reconfigured to recognize specific molecular species, enabling selective binding and catalysis.
Specifinem is described as a theoretical material with notable properties. It consists of a flexible organic
Synthesis and fabrication is explained through modular assembly and directed patterning. The imagined routes include bottom-up
Applications in speculative literature include highly selective sensors, molecular separations, catalytic surfaces, and programmable coatings. Potential
Status and reception: As a hypothetical construct, specifinem has no experimental realization or regulatory status. Critics
See also: covalent organic frameworks, metal-organic frameworks, programmable matter.