| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 494 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
General concepts -- 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 -- Bistable systems -- Multistate-multifunctional systems -- Logic gates -- 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 |
| Summary |
The 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 |
| Analysis |
General introductory chemistry |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from home page (viewed July 25, 2014) |
| Subject |
Engineering.
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Medical Laboratory Science.
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Nanotechnology.
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Molecular electronics.
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Nanotechnology.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Credi, A. (Alberto)
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Venturi, M. (Margherita)
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| ISBN |
3527305068 (acid-free paper) |
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3527601600 (electronic bk.) |
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3527605347 (electronic bk.) |
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9783527305063 (acid-free paper) |
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9783527601608 (electronic bk.) |
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9783527605347 (electronic bk.) |
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