The reversible photoisomerization of azobenzene has been utilized to construct a plethora
of systems in which optical, electronic, catalytic, and other properties can be controlled by …

The aim of molecular electronics is to miniaturize active electronic devices and ultimately
construct single-molecule nanocircuits using molecules with diverse structures featuring …

Self-assembled monolayers are a unique class of nanostructured materials, with properties
determined by their molecular lattice structures, as well as the interfaces with their substrates …

The construction of sophisticated molecular machines requires not only precise control of
energy fueled motions but their integration into larger functional architectures …

The ability of electronic devices to act as switches makes digital information processing
possible. Succeeding graphene, emerging inorganic 2D materials (i2DMs) have been …

The proliferation of light-activated switches in recent years has enabled their use in a broad
range of applications encompassing an array of research fields and disciplines. All current …

The ability to control the relative motions of component parts in molecules is essential for the
development of molecular nanotechnology. The advent of mechanically interlocked …

Molecular switching has established itself as a key functionality of building blocks developed
for addressable materials and surfaces over the last two decades. Many challenges in their …

The realization of controllable multicomponent self‐assembly through reversible
supramolecular interactions is a challenging goal, and is an important strategy for the …

Azobenzene, a versatile and polymorphic molecule, has been extensively and successfully
used for photoswitching applications. The debate over its photoisomerization mechanism …