Green light powered molecular state motor enabling eight-shaped unidirectional rotation

oleh: Aaron Gerwien, Peter Mayer, Henry Dube

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2019-10-01

Deskripsi

Molecular motors have predominantly been limited to circular or linear directional motions. Here, the authors design a molecular motor that moves unidirectionally along a more complex figure-eight trajectory by a distinct four-step mechanism that alternates between photochemical and thermal reaction steps.