Harnessing Radicals Advances in Self-Assembly and Molecular Machinery

Harnessing Radicals : Advances in Self-Assembly and Molecular Machinery

© 2024 The Author(s). Advanced Materials published by Wiley‐VCH GmbH.

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Veröffentlicht in:Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.). - 1998. - 36(2024), 42 vom: 22. Okt., Seite e2408271
1. Verfasser: Lee, Christopher Keith (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Gangadharappa, Chandrasekhar, Fahrenbach, Albert C, Kim, Dong Jun
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2024
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
Schlagworte:Journal Article Review molecular machines nanodevices radicals rotaxanes supramolecular chemistry
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Zusammenfassung:© 2024 The Author(s). Advanced Materials published by Wiley‐VCH GmbH.
Radicals, with their unpaired electrons, exhibit unique chemical and physical properties that have long intrigued chemists. Despite early skepticism about their stability, the discovery of persistent radicals has opened new possibilities for molecular interactions. This review examines the mechanisms and applications of radically driven self-assembly, focusing on key motifs such as naphthalene diimides, tetrathiafulvalenes, and viologens, which serve as models for radical assembly. The potential of radical interactions in the development of artificial molecular machines (AMMs) are also discussed. These AMMs, powered by radical-radical interactions, represent significant advancements in non-equilibrium chemistry, mimicking the functionalities of biological systems. From molecular switches to ratchets and pumps, the versatility and unique properties of radically powered AMMs are highlighted. Additionally, the applications of radical assembly in materials science are explored, particularly in creating smart materials with redox-responsive properties. The review concludes by comparing AMMs to biological molecular machines, offering insights into future directions. This overview underscores the impact of radical chemistry on molecular assembly and its promising applications in both synthetic and biological systems
Beschreibung:Date Revised 17.10.2024
published: Print-Electronic
Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE
ISSN:1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.202408271