Artificial Molecular Ratchets: Tools Enabling Endergonic Processes |
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Authors: | Thitiporn Sangchai Dr Shaymaa Al Shehimy Dr Emanuele Penocchio Dr Giulio Ragazzon |
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Institution: | 1. University of Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut de Science et d'Ingénierie Supramoléculaires (ISIS) UMR 7006, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France;2. Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, 60208 USA |
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Abstract: | Non-equilibrium chemical systems underpin multiple domains of contemporary interest, including supramolecular chemistry, molecular machines, systems chemistry, prebiotic chemistry, and energy transduction. Experimental chemists are now pioneering the realization of artificial systems that can harvest energy away from equilibrium. In this tutorial Review, we provide an overview of artificial molecular ratchets: the chemical mechanisms enabling energy absorption from the environment. By focusing on the mechanism type—rather than the application domain or energy source—we offer a unifying picture of seemingly disparate phenomena, which we hope will foster progress in this fascinating domain of science. |
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Keywords: | Catalysis Molecular Machines Non-Equilibrium Systems Photoswitches Systems Chemistry |
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