Reversible folding/unfolding of linear molecular strands into helical channel-like complexes upon proton-modulated binding and release of metal ions.
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The binding of appropriate metal ions to linear ligand strands obtained by hydrazone polycondensations generates channel-like complexes by reversible coiling of the ligand, thus allowing the generation of ion-induced, acid-base neutralisation fueled, molecular nanomechanical contraction/extension motions of large amplitude.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 18 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004