Chirality is a fundamental property which plays a major role in chemistry, physics, biological
systems and materials science. Chiroptical artificial molecular motors (AMMs) are a class of …

The ability to induce and amplify motion at the molecular scale has seen tremendous
progress ranging from simple molecular rotors to responsive materials. In the two decades …

The development of a dynamic chemistry toolbox to endow materials dynamic behavior has
been key to the rational design of future smart materials. The rise of supramolecular and …

Pumps and motors are essential components of the world as we know it. From the complex
proteins that sustain our cells, to the mechanical marvels that power industries, much we …

In recent years, light‐driven soft actuators have been rapidly developed as enablers in the
fabrication of artificial robots and biomimetic devices. However, it remains challenging to …

Developing high‐performance adhesive materials not only aims at industrial and social
requirements but also bears the fundamental importance of understanding the chemical …

Active engineering and modulation of optical spectra in a remote and fully reversible light is
urgently desired in photonics, chemistry, and materials. However, the real-time regulation of …

The dearth of antibiotic candidates against Gram-negative bacteria and the rise of antibiotic
resistance create a global health concern. The challenge lies in the unique Gram-negative …

The organization of molecular motors in supramolecular assemblies to allow the
amplification and transmission of motion and collective action is an important step toward …

We present a class of visible-light-driven molecular motors based on barbituric acid. Due to
a serendipitous reactivity we observed during their synthesis, these motors possess a …