Nanoarchitectonics for dynamic functional materials from atomic‐/molecular‐level manipulation to macroscopic action

K Ariga, J Li, J Fei, Q Ji, JP Hill - Advanced Materials, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Objects in all dimensions are subject to translational dynamism and dynamic mutual
interactions, and the ability to exert control over these events is one of the keys to the …

Molecular recognition: from solution science to nano/materials technology

K Ariga, H Ito, JP Hill, H Tsukube - Chemical Society Reviews, 2012 - pubs.rsc.org
In the 25 years since its Nobel Prize in chemistry, supramolecular chemistry based on
molecular recognition has been paid much attention in scientific and technological fields …

Molecular pumps and motors

Y Feng, M Ovalle, JSW Seale, CK Lee… - Journal of the …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Pumps and motors are essential components of the world as we know it. From the complex
proteins that sustain our cells, to the mechanical marvels that power industries, much we …

Integrated 3D-printed reactionware for chemical synthesis and analysis

MD Symes, PJ Kitson, J Yan, CJ Richmond… - Nature …, 2012 - nature.com
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing has the potential to transform science and
technology by creating bespoke, low-cost appliances that previously required dedicated …

Covalent mechanochemistry: theoretical concepts and computational tools with applications to molecular nanomechanics

J Ribas-Arino, D Marx - Chemical reviews, 2012 - ACS Publications
In the following section, we will recapitulate selected experimental milestones through the
eyes of the theoretician, which, in our opinion, significantly advanced the field of covalent …

Controlling dynamics in extended molecular frameworks

L Feng, RD Astumian, JF Stoddart - Nature Reviews Chemistry, 2022 - nature.com
Molecular machines are essential dynamic components for fuel production, cargo delivery,
information storage and processing in living systems. Scientists have demonstrated that they …

Advances in quantum mechanochemistry: electronic structure methods and force analysis

T Stauch, A Dreuw - Chemical Reviews, 2016 - ACS Publications
In quantum mechanochemistry, quantum chemical methods are used to describe molecules
under the influence of an external force. The calculation of geometries, energies, transition …

Nanocontainer-based self-healing coatings: current progress and future perspectives

E Shchukina, H Wang, DG Shchukin - Chemical Communications, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
Here, we summarize the recent achievements in the field of the nanocontainer-based self-
healing coatings made during the last 8 years. The development of nanocontainer-based …

Amphiphilic molecular motors for responsive aggregation in water

DJ van Dijken, J Chen, MCA Stuart, L Hou… - Journal of the …, 2016 - ACS Publications
The novel concept of amphiphilic molecular motors that self-assemble into responsive
supramolecular nanotubes in water is presented. The dynamic function of the molecular …

Towards biocompatible nanovalves based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles

YW Yang - MedChemComm, 2011 - pubs.rsc.org
Over the past two decades, cancer has ascended to become the number one or two cause
of death in many nations worldwide. Encapsulation of anticancer drugs within nanocarriers …