Walking Molecules on Two-dimensional Functionalised Surfaces: Using Supramolecular Chemistry to Control Motion.

长期以来，人们一直假设分子可以用作纳米级机器。这个项目将发展分子的想法，可以穿过预定的途径。该项目需要两个主要组成部分：i）合成用于形成二维自组装阵列和“步行者”分子的合适分子。该项目的这一方面将由Chambery监督，他在合成合适的分子方面拥有丰富的经验。ii）靶分子在2D材料上的自组装，以及通过扫描探针显微镜的表征。Saywell在这一领域拥有丰富的经验，并将监督该项目的这一方面。

It has long been hypothesised that molecules can be employed as nanoscale machines. This project will develop the idea of molecules that can walk across predetermined pathways. The project requires two major components: i) The synthesis of suitable molecules for both the formation of the two-dimensional self-assembled arrays and the 'walker' molecule. This aspect of the project will be overseen by Champness who has extensive experience in the synthesis of suitable molecules. ii) The self-assembly of the target molecules on 2D materials, and characterisation by scanning probe microscopies. Saywell has extensive experience in this field and will supervise this aspect of the project.