Abstract:Interlocked molecules
exhibit structural isomerization that is
different from that of molecules whose connectedness is solely through
covalent bonds. A mechanical bond, or the interlocking of components,
provides a rich conformational landscape. The ability of synthetic
chemists to design directional motion between these mechanical conformers
suggests mechanical bonds as building blocks in the design of synthetic
molecular motors and machines. Here we examine the complexity of mechanical
conformers of radial c… Show more
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