Microporous material

Examples of microporous materials include zeolites and metal-organic frameworks.

The recommendations of a panel convened by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) are:[1] Micropores may be defined differently in other contexts.

For example, in the context of porous aggregations such as soil, micropores are defined as cavities with sizes less than 30 μm.

[2] Microporous materials are often used in laboratory environments to facilitate contaminant-free exchange of gases.

Mold spores, bacteria, and other airborne contaminants will become trapped, while gases are allowed to pass through the material.