Balzani V., Credi A., Venmri M. Molecular Devices and Machines - A Journey into the Nano World

Wiley-VCH, 2003. — 511 p. — ISBN: 9783527305063The miniaturization of bulky devices and machines is a process that confronts us on a daily basis. However, nanoscale machines with varied and novel characteristics may also result from the enlargement of extremely small building blocks, namely individual molecules. This bottom-up approach to nanotechnology is already being pursued in information technology, with many other branches about to follow.
Written by a team of experienced authors headed by Vincenzo Balzani, one of the pioneers in the development of molecular machines
Covers such diverse aspects as sensors, memory components, solar energy conversion, biomolecules as molecular machines, and much more
Presented in a lucid style and didactically structured, with both the expert and the newcomer in mind
Includes a glossary of terms and numerous references to the recent literature
Be among the first to explore the fascinating possibilities of this future-oriented technology! A must-have for every chemist and materials scientist with an interest in nanotechnology.General Concepts.
Devices for Processing Electrons and Electronic Energy.
Fundamental Principles of Electron and Energy Transfer.
Wires and Related Systems.
Switching Electron- and Energy-transfer Processes.
Light-harvesting Antennae.
Photoinduced Charge Separation and Solar Energy Conversion.
Memories, Logic Gates, and Related Systems.
Bistable Systems.
Multistate–Multifunctional Systems.
Logic Gates.
Molecular-Scale Machines.
Basic Principles of Molecular Machines.
Spontaneous Mechanical-like Motions.
Movements Related to Opening, Closing, and Translocation Functions.
Rotary Movements.
Threading-Dethreading Movements.
Linear Movements.
Motions in Catenanes.