Phenylene rings of the clutch-stacked triaryltriazine molecular gears rotate 180°, perpendicular to the molecular plane, interacting with phenylene rings of neighboring molecules in a gear-like ...

Supramolecular chemistry involves the study of self-assembly of discrete molecules that are used to build large functional structures. Often, these molecules are allowed to self-assemble into ...

Gears play a fundamental role in the functionality of everyday machines, offering a means to regulate motion intensity or direction. Similar to shifting gears in a car, this capability enhances the ...

Physicists show that the shape of components is a major determinant of how quickly and efficiently complex structures self-assemble. Physicists at LMU Munich show that the shape of components is a ...

Temperature-controlled, reversible shifting of molecular gear motion in a solid crystal opens new possibilities for material design. Temperature-controlled, reversible shifting of molecular gear ...

(Nanowerk News) Gears are an essential component of everyday machines. The ability to shift gears, like in a car, allows for control of the degree or direction of motion generated, making machines ...