Unleashing the Power of Molecular Machines with Simon Krause | AFP 19

Ever wondered how tiny molecules can perform incredible feats? Join Jeroen Schreel and Simon Krause, a group leader in nanochemistry at the Max-Planck-Institute for Solid State Research, as they explore the captivating world of molecular machines. Discover the world of nanocar races, nanorobots in medicine, and the cutting-edge use of photosynthesis-like mechanisms to harness light energy for molecular machines. Unleash the power of innovation and join this insightful conversation that will leave you amazed!This is the paper we discussed during this episode:Danowski et al., 2020. Visible-Light-Driven Rotation of Molecular Motors in a Dual-Function Metal–Organic Framework Enabled by Energy Transfer, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 142: pp. 9048-9056https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.0c03063Don't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page