University of Groningen
Functionalization of molecules in confined space
Wei, Yuchen
DOI:
10.33612/diss.108285448
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Wei, Y. (2019). Functionalization of molecules in confined space. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. https://doi.org/10.33612/diss.108285448
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Functionalization of Molecules
in Confined Space
The work described in this thesis was carried out at the Stratingh Institute
for Chemistry and the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University
of Groningen, the Netherlands.
This work was financially supported by the Bonus Incentive Scheme of the
Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, the
Netherlands and received additional support from the Netherlands
Organization for Scientific Research (NWO).
Front & Back: The cover is designed by Yuchen Wei
Printed by Ipskamp Drukkers BV, Enschede, The Netherlands
ISBN:
(Printed Version) 978-94-034-2228-2
Functionalization of Molecules in
Confined Space
PhD thesis
to obtain the degree of PhD at the University of Groningen
On the authority of the
Rector Magnificus prof. C. Wijmenga and in accordance with the decision by the College of Deans. This thesis will be defended in public on
Friday 13 December 2019 at 11.00 hour
by
Yuchen Wei
born on 21 December 1989 in Chongqing, China
Promotors
Prof. B. L. Feringa Prof. P. Rudolf Prof. B. J. van Wees
Assessment Committee
Prof. W. R. Browne Prof. R. C. Chiechi Prof. J. H. van Esch
Table of Content
Chapter 1
1
Photoresponsive Molecules in Confinement
Chapter 2
33
Solvent Mixing to Induce Molecular Motor Aggregation into Bowl-Shaped Particles: Underlying Mechanism, Particle Nature and Application to Control Motor Behavior
Chapter 3
63
Continuous Rotary Motion in Aggregates: A Bulky Second-Generation Molecular Motor and the Application for Controlling Cargo-Release Rate
Chapter 4
91
Towards Utilizing Unidirectional Molecular Motion for Controlling Microscopic Particle Movement
Part I: Design, synthesis and fabrication
Chapter 5
131
Towards Utilizing Unidirectional Molecular Motion for Controlling Microscopic Particle Movement
Part II: Visualization of propulsive motion
Chapter 6
155
Cation-Modulated Rotary Speed in a Light-Driven Crown Ether Molecular Motor
