Enlightening dynamic functions in molecular systems by intrinsically chiral light-driven molecular motors

Chirality is a fundamental property which plays a major role in chemistry, physics, biological systems and materials science. Chiroptical artificial molecular motors (AMMs) are a class of molecules which can convert light energy input into mechanical work, and they hold great potential in the transf...

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Published in:Chemical Society reviews 2023-08, Vol.52 (17), p.5875-5891
Main Authors: Sheng, Jinyu, Pooler, Daisy R. S, Feringa, Ben L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Chirality
Dynamical systems
Materials science
Molecular motors
Self-assembly
Stereoselectivity
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Summary:Chirality is a fundamental property which plays a major role in chemistry, physics, biological systems and materials science. Chiroptical artificial molecular motors (AMMs) are a class of molecules which can convert light energy input into mechanical work, and they hold great potential in the transformation from simple molecules to dynamic systems and responsive materials. Taking distinct advantages of the intrinsic chirality in these structures and the unique opportunity to modulate the chirality on demand, chiral AMMs have been designed for the development of light-responsive dynamic processes including switchable asymmetric catalysis, chiral self-assembly, stereoselective recognition, transmission of chirality, control of spin selectivity and biosystems as well as integration of unidirectional motion with specific mechanical functions. This review focuses on the recently developed strategies for chirality-led applications by the class of intrinsically chiral AMMs. Finally, some limitations in current design and challenges associated with recent systems are discussed and perspectives towards promising candidates for responsive and smart molecular systems and future applications are presented. Chirality is a fundamental property which plays a major role in chemistry, physics, biological systems and materials science.
ISSN:0306-0012
1460-4744
DOI:10.1039/d3cs00247k