Pterodactylane is a [4]-ladderane with substituents on the central rung. Comparing the
mechanochemistry of the [4]-ladderane structure when pulled from the central rung versus …

Aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) that respond to mechanical force are
increasingly used as force probes, memory devices, and advanced security systems. Most of …

Fundamental understanding of mechanochemical reactivity is important for designing new
mechanophores. Besides the core structure of mechanophores, substituents on a …

In polymer mechanochemistry, mechanophores are specific molecular units within the
macromolecular backbone that are particularly sensitive to tension. To facilitate …

The spiropyran mechanophore (SP) is employed as a reporter of molecular tension in a
wide range of polymer matrices, but the influence of surrounding environment on the force …

Using mechanical energy to drive chemical transformations is an exciting prospect to
improve the sustainability of chemical reactions and to produce products not achievable by …

The field of polymer mechanochemistry has been revolutionized by implementing force-
responsive functional groups—mechanophores. The rational design of mechanophores …

Understanding structure–mechanical activity relationships (SMARs) in polymer
mechanochemistry is essential for the rational design of mechanophores with desired …

Polymers that release small molecules in response to mechanical force are promising
candidates as next-generation on-demand delivery systems. Despite advancements in the …

Transition metal mechanophores exhibiting force-activated spin-crossover are attractive
design targets, yet large-scale discovery of them has not been pursued due in large part to …