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The aim is to explore the control of chirality in molecular motors to enhance their functionality in nanotechnology.

May 3, 2026Chemical Science0 citationsOpen Access

Towards Helical-Chirality-Controlled Molecular Motors

YGYohan GisbertCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique ESEric SidlerUniversity of Groningen BFBen L. FeringaUniversity of Groningen

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The aim is to explore the control of chirality in molecular motors to enhance their functionality in nanotechnology.
Employs photochemically driven overcrowded-alkene molecular motors
Analyzes the effects of helical chirality on motor performance
Assesses motor response to light stimuli
Demonstrated efficient unidirectional rotation under light exposure
Identified optimal chirality for enhanced motor functionality
Observed significant enhancements in response speed with specific chiral configurations

Abstract

Photochemically driven overcrowded-alkene-based molecular motors have become ubiquitous in molecular nanotechnology due to their reliable unidirectional rotation, modular design, and responsiveness to light. For all the designs of such motors...

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