Issue 7, 2021

Exploring molecular motors

Abstract

The introduction of mechanical functions and controlled motion based on molecular motors and machines offers tremendous opportunities towards the design of dynamic molecular systems and responsive materials. In this brief perspective the focus is on the exploration of rotary molecular motors discussing basic principles and showing illustrative applications in functional materials. Furthermore, major challenges to bring dynamic properties to more complex molecular systems, ranging from transmission, amplification and synchronization to biocompatibility and autonomous behavior, are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Exploring molecular motors

Article information

Article type
Chemistry Frontiers
Submitted
24 dec 2020
Accepted
08 feb 2021
First published
22 feb 2021
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Mater. Chem. Front., 2021,5, 2900-2906

Exploring molecular motors

J. C. M. Kistemaker, A. S. Lubbe and B. L. Feringa, Mater. Chem. Front., 2021, 5, 2900 DOI: 10.1039/D0QM01091J

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