Dual stimulus switching of a [2]catenane in water

Lei Fang, Cheng Wang, Albert C. Fahrenbach, Ali Trabolsi, Youssry Y. Botros, J. Fraser Stoddart

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

The controllable mechanical movement of either the polyether macrocycle or the tetracationic cyclophane in a doubly bistable water-soluble [2]catenane can be accomplished by using orthogonal external stimulia-redox and amine/acid, respectivelya-in aqueous media .

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1805-1809
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume50
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 18 2011

Keywords

  • artificial molecular machines
  • electrochemistry
  • translational isomerism
  • water-soluble catenane

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Dual stimulus switching of a [2]catenane in water'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this