Hemithioindigo-based molecular machines for photocontrol of molecular transport, protein binding, and directional movement

• Applicant: Professor Dr. Henry Dube
• Subject Area: Organic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation
• Term: from 2014 to 2023
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 264598191

The objective of this research program is to establish a new generation of light-responsive molecular machines and supramolecular systems that provide unprecedented photocontrol over completely novel types of directional motions, set new standards for the speed of light powered molecular motors, and greatly expand applicability of HTI tweezers by enabling photoresponsive recognition on the basis of hydrogen bonding and dynamic covalent chemistry.

• DFG Programme: Independent Junior Research Groups