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Bio-inspired track-walking molecular motors (Perspective)
Biointerphases volume 5, pages FA63–FA68 (2010)
Abstract
The emerging field of artificial track-walking molecular motors is reviewed. The author attempted to clarify the scientific and technological challenges that face the field. A comprehensive mechanistic diagram for molecular walkers was introduced, thereby the directions and possible routes for future development were suggested. a) This paper is part of an In Focus section on Biointerphase Science in Singapore, sponsored by Bruker Optik Southeast Asia, IMRE, the Provost's Office and School of Materials Science and Engineering of Nanyang Technological University, and Analytical Technologies Pte Ltd.
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Wang, Z. Bio-inspired track-walking molecular motors (Perspective). Biointerphases 5, FA63–FA68 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1116/1.3484906
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