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A cage-like protein (gray) called ferritin was engineered to have metal hubs (blue) on its surface.

Modular Construction - on a Molecular Scale

Predictable assembly of protein building blocks result in a new class of porous materials, with potential uses ranging from efficient fuel storage to practical carbon capture and conversion.

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