Nature Nanotechnology
Nature Nanotechnology
5 years ago

Revolving supramolecular chiral structures powered by light in nanomotor-doped liquid crystals

Revolving supramolecular chiral structures powered by light in nanomotor-doped liquid crystals
Supitchaya Iamsaard, Federico Lancia, Nathalie Katsonis, Charles Loussert, Tetiana Orlova, Etienne Brasselet
Molecular machines operated by light have been recently shown to be able to produce oriented motion at the molecular scale1,2 as well as do macroscopic work when embedded in supramolecular structures3,4,5. However, any supramolecular movement irremediably ceases as soon as the concentration of the interconverting molecular motors or switches reaches a photo-stationary state6,7. To circumvent this limitation, researchers have typically relied on establishing oscillating illumination conditions—either by modulating the source intensity8,9 or by using bespoke illumination arrangements10,11,12,

Publisher URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-017-0059-x

DOI: 10.1038/s41565-017-0059-x

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