Molecules that act as connected wheels can hold long molecular chains together to modify the properties of soft polymers. Multicyclic Molecular Wheels with Polymer Potential: Rotaxanes are interlocked molecular structures with a linear ‘axle’ molecule penetrating one or more cyclic ‘wheel’ molecules. Bulky groups at the end of the axle prevent the wheels from coming … Continue reading Multicyclic Molecular Wheels with Polymer Potential