Polymeric networks built from calix[4]arenes that form a three dimensional folded structure have been predicted to exhibit negative Poisson's ratios (auxetic), an unusual property which makes them superior to conventional materials in many practical applications.
![Graphical abstract: Networked calix[4]arene polymers with unusual mechanical properties](/en/Image/Get?imageInfo.ImageType=GA&imageInfo.ImageIdentifier.ManuscriptID=B505839B&imageInfo.ImageIdentifier.Year=2005)
J. N. Grima, J. J. Williams and K. E. Evans, Chem. Commun., 2005, 4065 DOI: 10.1039/B505839B
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