obtiendrons

Obtiendrons are a fictional class of nanoscale crystalline materials described in speculative science and worldbuilding literature. They are defined by a modular lattice built from a hypothetical framework that allows the electronic state to be tuned by external stimuli, effectively enabling reversible changes between conductive and insulating states. The term blends a neologism derived from obtenir, alluding to the ability to obtain or access energy states on demand.

In proposed models, obtiendrons exhibit high chemical stability, strong anisotropy, and size-tunable properties. The lattice is described as consisting of repeating units that can host variable oxidation states, enabling dopant-free control of conductivity and optical response. They show luminescence under specific excitation and can form stable, interconnected networks at the micro- to nano-scale.

Synthesis is typically imagined via solvothermal routes or chemical vapor deposition, using metal-oxide precursors and organic linkers. Doping with select heteroatoms is reported to broaden the range of accessible states and stabilize intermediate configurations.

Potential applications in imagined futures include energy storage devices, neuromorphic computing elements, and photonic sensors. In some worldbuilding contexts, obtiendrons are also proposed as a renewable, scalable resource for modular appliances and micro-robots.

Scholarly reception varies; some commentators treat obtiendrons as a useful thought experiment to explore materials design, while others caution that they are speculative without real-world equivalents.