Molecular machines are a class of molecules typically described as an assembly of a discrete number of molecular components intended to produce mechanical movements in response to …

Structurally, these tiny molecular machines consist of mechanically interlocking molecules, which move and can be controlled by external stimuli.

Dec 3, 2025 · Molecular motors, also called molecular machines, are either natural or synthetic molecules that convert chemical energy into mechanical forces and motion. An example of a …

Oct 6, 2025 · The latest in nanoscale devices, molecular motors, mechanical functions, and more.

Aug 28, 2025 · At their core, molecular machines are devices made from molecules that perform mechanical tasks when supplied with energy. They are not mere metaphors—they truly move, …

Oct 23, 2023 · Natural molecular machines have inspired the development of artificial molecular machines, which have the potential to revolutionize several areas of technology. Artificial …

Dec 27, 2024 · Artificial molecular machines, composed of only a few molecules, hold transformative potential across diverse fields, including catalysis, molecular electronics, …

Artificial molecular machines have captured the imagination of scientists and nonscientists alike for decades now, given their clear potential to transform and enhance all aspects of human life.

Inspired by protein nanomotors in living organisms, synthetic molecular machines can produce mechanical motion and be cycled between states, in response to different external stimuli, …

Mar 3, 2020 · Artificial molecular machines have captured the imagination of scientists and nonscientists alike for decades now, given their clear potential to transform and enhance all …