Synthesis of anthropomorphic molecules: the NanoPutians.
Described here are the synthetic details en route to an array of 2-nm-tall anthropomorphic molecules in monomeric, dimeric, and polymeric form. These anthropomorphic figures are called, as a class, NanoPutians. Using tools of chemical synthesis, the ultimate in designed miniaturization can be attained while preparing the most widely recognized structures: those that resemble humans.
Chanteau
Stephanie H
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Department of Chemistry and Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, MS 222, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA.
Tour
James M
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