Accurate control of long-range motion at the molecular scale holds great potential for the
development of ground-breaking applications in energy storage and bionanotechnology …

Molecular machines based on mechanically-interlocked molecules (MIMs) such as (pseudo)
rotaxanes or catenates are known for their molecular-level dynamics, but promoting macro …

Dynamic processes are responsible for the functionality of a range of materials,
biomolecules, and catalysts. We report a detailed systematic study of the modulation of …

Controllable solid-state transformations can provide a basis for novel functional materials.
Herein, we report a series of solid-state systems that can be readily transformed between …

Molecular machines enable external control of structural and dynamic phenomena at the
atomic level. To efficiently transfer their tunable properties into designated functionalities, a …

Understanding the nature of the mechanical bond is critical to advancing the design of novel
mechanically interlocked molecules. Given that numerous applications of new materials are …

Light-responsive rotaxane-based solid-state materials are ideal scaffolds in order to develop
smart materials due to the properties provided by the mechanical bond, such as control over …