Brownian molecular rotors: theoretical design principles and predicted realizations.
We propose simple design concepts for molecular rotors driven by Brownian motion and external photochemical switching. Unidirectionality and efficiency of the motion is measured by explicit simulations. Two different molecular scaffolds are shown to yield viable molecular rotors when decorated with suitable substituents.
Schönborn
Jan Boyke
JB
Institut für Physikalische Chemie, Christian-Albrechts-Universität, Olshausenstrasse 40, 24098 Kiel, Germany.
Herges
Rainer
R
Hartke
Bernd
B