A molecular motor design breakthrough
Friday, March 4, 2011 - 11:30
in Physics & Chemistry
French researchers from CNRS and the Universite de Bordeaux, in collaboration with a Chinese team , have developed the first molecular piston capable of self-assembly. Their research represents a significant technological advance in the design of molecular motors. Such pistons could, for example, be used to manufacture artificial muscles or create polymers with controllable stiffness. The results are published on 4 March 2011 in the journal Science.