Light powers molecular piston Image TRN 041801

Description: This diagram depicts a molecular motor. The top molecule is activated, and the dark green ring has shuttled to the left. The molecule on the bottom shows an instant later, when the energy state of the molecule changes and the ring shuttles back.

Source: University of Amsterdam

Story: Light powers molecular piston
TRN April 18, 2001

TRN Categories: Nanotechnology; Biological, Chemical, DNA and Molecular Computing

Form: Still

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