Mechanically interlocked molecules
Conclusion
To conclude, the future of mechanically interlocked molecules is looking bright. Ever since the groundbreaking work of J. F. Stoddart in the 1990s, there has been an explosion in research into MIMs, leading to improved syntheses, more complex structures, and increasingly exciting applications. It is true that it is unlikely they will be introduced majorly into any field in the near future, as many potential implementations are underdeveloped at this stage, yet I still believe that they will be able to have a significant impact on the scientific landscape at some point, with the progress of rotaxanes being of particular interest.
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