How Molecules Became Machines: 2016 Chemistry Nobel Prize Winners

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How Molecules Became Machines: 2016 Chemistry Nobel Prize Winners
Arden Jansen 

There have been huge advancements in the chemistry field over the last 70 years. In 1959 scientist attempted to build molecular machines. They were not able to complete the task. Later, the University of Strasbourg attempted the same task. They were able to use prior knowledge of how molecules bond and reasoning to complete the job. This experiment was led by Sauvage from the University of Strasbourg. 
Sauvage had many trial and error situations when attempting the experiment. He started by changing the natural affinity by devising a system to link two ring-shaped molecules together. He did this by using a copper ion. This was a big step because they were able to do this without destroying the molecules agility. This fundamental research was crucial to the creation of nanometers made of molecules.  
In 1991, Northwestern University’s professor Stoddart made advancements from Sauvage’s attempt. The one advancement that he made was mounting a ring of molecules onto an electron that would serve as the axle. Then when heat energy was applied, the molecules revolve back and forth on the electron track. The team had a lot of fun with the technology. One thing that they did with the technology was building an elevator that could raise 0.7 nanometers above the starting surface. The work by Stoddart was worthy of a Nobel Prize that was awarded in 2016. 
There are many advancements that will keep being made to the fundamentals of these tiny machines. Interesting enough, an association is France is hosting the first ever nanocar race to try to keep the tiny machine research alive. So many teams were interested that they had to push back the date. These tiny machines will possibly lead to a whole new way of living because of the incoming inventions. An example of one of these inventions is a new way to store energy. This can be crucial as technology keeps advancing and the way of living becomes more and more different. 
 
 

https://www.spe.org/en/twa/twa-article-detail/?art=2217 

https://www.dogonews.com/2016/10/8/chemistry-nobel-prize-winners-used-molecules-to-build-tiny-machines-and-cars 

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