
pmid: 31833132
AbstractArtificial molecular machines are able to produce and exploit precise nanoscale actuations in response to chemical or physical triggers. Recent scientific efforts have been devoted to the integration, orientation, and interfacing of large assemblies of molecular machines in order to harness their collective actuations at larger length scale and up to the generation of macroscopic motions. Making use of such “hierarchical mechanics” represents a fundamentally new approach for the conception of stimuli‐responsive materials. Furthermore, because some molecular machines can function as molecular motors—which are capable of cycling a unidirectional motion out of thermodynamic equilibrium and progressively increasing the work delivered to their environment—one can expect unique opportunities to design new kinds of mechanically active materials and devices capable of autonomous behavior when supplied by an external source of energy. Recently reported achievements are summarized, including the integration of molecular machines at surfaces and interfaces, in 3D self‐assembled materials, as well as in liquid crystals and polymer materials. Their detailed functioning principles as well as their functional properties are discussed along with their potential applications in various domains such as sensing, drug delivery, electronics, optics, plasmonics, and mechanics.
[CHIM.POLY] Chemical Sciences/Polymers, [CHIM] Chemical Sciences, [CHIM.ORGA] Chemical Sciences/Organic chemistry
[CHIM.POLY] Chemical Sciences/Polymers, [CHIM] Chemical Sciences, [CHIM.ORGA] Chemical Sciences/Organic chemistry
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