Stimuli-responsive Molecular Springs Based on Single- and Multi-stranded Helical Structures

July 28, 2021

Title

Stimuli-responsive Molecular Springs Based on Single- and Multi-stranded Helical Structures

Author

Naoki Ousaka and Eiji Yashima

Year

2021

Journal

Chemistry Letters, 2021, Volume 50, Issue 2

Abstract

A wide variety of synthetic molecular machines has been designed and synthesized to construct nanometer-scale assemblies whose molecular motions can be precisely controlled by external stimuli. A helical structure is one of the most intriguing structural motifs to realize such molecular machines, because of its unique spring-like shape that enables reversible extension and contraction motions. This short review highlights the recent progress in the synthesis, structures, and functions of synthetic molecular springs based on single- and multi-stranded helical structures.

This review highlights the recent progress in synthesis, structures, and functions of stimuli-responsive synthetic molecular springs based on single- and multi-stranded helical structures.

Instrument

J-1500

Keywords

Circular dichroism, molecular machines, helical structure