Correlated motion and mechanical gearing in amphidynamic crystalline molecular machines. Issue 48 (22nd October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Liepuoniute, Ieva; Jellen, Marcus J.; Garcia-Garibay, Miguel A.
• Is Part Of: Chemical science. Volume 11:Issue 48(2020)
• Page Start: 12994
• Page End: 13007
• Publication Date: 2020-10-22
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/d0sc04495d
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2041-6520

Abstract

Abstract : Here we highlight recent efforts towards the development of molecular gears in the solid state and the role that molecular gearing and correlated motions may play in the function of crystalline molecular machines. Abstract : In this review we highlight the recent efforts towards the development of molecular gears with an emphasis on building molecular gears in the solid state and the role that molecular gearing and correlated motions may play in the function of crystalline molecular machines. We discuss current molecular and crystal engineering strategies, challenges associated with engineering correlated motion in crystals, and outline experimental and theoretical tools to explore gearing dynamics while highlighting key advances made to date.