 This study presents a new type of porous material derived from bicontinuous cubic, q-liotropic liquid crystals, LLC. The material has a unique structure composed of a gyroid-type phase and is responsive to external stimuli, such as changes in pH levels and UV light. It can also bind to lead ions, making it potentially useful for color-metric sorption or gating applications. This article was authored by Patrick Lee, Christopher Johnson, Samantha S. Dyer and others.