A limited range of redox-active, rotaxane-based, molecular switches exist, despite numerous
potential applications for them as components of nanoscale devices. We have designed and …

With the fabrication of molecular electronic devices (MEDs) and the construction of
nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMSs) as incentives, two constitutionally isomeric, redox …

A multicomponent [2] rotaxane designed to operate as a molecular shuttle driven by light
energy has been constructed, and its properties have been investigated. The system is …

Two-station [2] rotaxanes in the shape of a degenerate naphthalene (NP) shuttle and a
nondegenerate monopyrrolotetrathiafulvalene (MPTTF)/NP redox-controllable switch have …

A fundamental understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of mechanically
interlocked molecules, such as [2] rotaxanes, will contribute to a more rational design of new …

In response to molecular electroactive device requirements, a molecular shuttle in the shape
of an amphiphilic bistable [2] rotaxane has been designed, synthesized, and characterized …

We report the one-pot synthesis and electrochemical switching mechanism of a family of
electrochemically bistable 'daisy chain'rotaxane switches based on a derivative of the so …

The mechanically interlocked components of nondegenerate catenanes and rotaxanes [1]
can be induced to switch between different ground-state geometries (co-conformations) in …

Are they still electrifying? Electrochemically switchable rotaxanes are well known for their
ability to efficiently undergo changes of (co-) conformation and properties under redox …

From a library of five crown ether macrocycles with different ring sizes and redox-active
moieties, such as tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) and naphthalene dimiide (NDI), directional …