Unidirectional photochemically driven molecular motors (PMMs) convert the energy of
absorbed light into continuous rotational motion. As such they are key components in the …

Nanotechnology has advanced the techniques for elucidating phenomena at the atomic,
molecular, and nano-level. As a post nanotechnology concept, nanoarchitectonics has …

Molecular motors based on the overcrowded alkene motif convert light energy into
unidirectional mechanical motion through an excited state isomerization reaction. The …

A pivotal aspect of molecular motors is their capability to generate load capacity from a
single entity. However, few studies have directly characterized the load-resisting force of a …

Understanding and effectively controlling molecular conformational changes are essential
for developing responsive and dynamic molecular systems. Here, we report that an oriented …

The mechanical coupling between molecules represents a promising route for the
development of molecular machines. Constructing molecular gears requires easily rotatable …

Over the past few decades, molecular machines have been extensively studied, since they
are composed of single molecules for functional materials capable of responding to external …

Light-driven rotary motors allow direct transformation of light energy into unidirectional rotary
motion at the nanoscale, giving rise to countless emerging applications in molecular …

Artificial molecular motors are an ambitious attempt to mimic and surpass natural motors,
one of the most fascinating entities in the molecular realm. Once developed, artificial …

This study investigates the unidirectional rotation of single molecule-rotors, crucial for
nanoscale work. We compared two DMBI-based molecule-rotors on an Au (111) surface …