J. Fraser Stoddart

TL;DR: In this paper, a strong green-coloured 1 : 1 complex with the π-electron accepting tetracationic cyclophane, cyclobis(Paraquat-p-phenylene), in both the solid and solution states is demonstrated.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors survey the use of non-covalent interactions in the construction of electronic devices and provide a supramolecular-level understanding of charge transport behaviour associated with each interaction, as well as demonstrate the theoretical background and experimental readiness of single-supermolecule electronics for potential applications, such as nucleic acid and peptide sequencing.

TL;DR: In this article, a template-directed strategy was used to synthesize rotaxane-type structures that are able to self-assemble into potential molecular abacuses, and the first molecular shuttle was constructed.

TL;DR: It is shown how light can be used, in conjunction with thermal energy, to raise and lower the free energy barrier at will and, in so doing, impart STOP and GO instructions upon the operation of a molecular shuttle.