title: Synthesis of a porphyrin-fullerene pinwheel.
abstract: We disclose the synthesis of a porphyrin-fullerene pinwheel that was subsequently observed by scanning tunneling microscopy. The molecule was designed to further our understanding of fullerene-surface interactions, directional control, and surface-rolling versus pivoting capabilities of this class of nanomachines. The inner porphyrin provides the square planar configuration that might lead to realization of the pinwheel spiraling motion on surfaces.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Rice University, MS 222, 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005, USA.
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sasaki
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Osgood
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Kiappes
authors.forename: Kevin F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: James M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Tour