In Control of Motion: From Molecular Switches to Molecular Motors
Year: 2001
Type: review
Abstract: The design of molecular systems in which controlled linear and rotary motion can be achieved under the influence of an external signal is a major endeavor toward future nanoscale machinery. In this Account we describe the development of molecular switches and the discoveries that culminated in the first light-driven molecular motor. Various chiral optical molecular switches and their use as trigger elements to control organization and functions will be discussed. The construction of the first and second generation molecular motors is presented.
Source: Accounts of Chemical Research
DOI: 10.1021/ar0001721
Author: Ben L. Feringa
Institution: University of Groningen
Language: English
Subfield: Organic Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1992614390