Dean of the College Presents
Multistep Activation in Synthetic Molecular Machines
Friday, July 8, 2016
Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito '60 Auditorium
3:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
3:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
Justin Foy
SAMS Research Group
Institut Charles Sadron-CNRS
In recent years, researchers in the field of synthetic molecular machines have designed cooperative systems of multiple, stimuli-responsive molecules that work in tandem. These molecular ensembles offer advantages over those based on a single functioning component because it follows more closely how macroscopic and biological machines operate with the many individual subunits working together to produce a mechanical output. In certain cases, these synthetic systems are now able to perform tasks that were only observed previously in biological macromolecular systems, such as unidirectional motion and transport. This presentation will focus on the theme of multistep activation in my research and the integration of stimuli-responsive molecules in polymer entanglements. At the end of the presentation we will discuss some projects based on stimuli-responsive materials that could be explored at Bard College.SAMS Research Group
Institut Charles Sadron-CNRS
For more information, call 845-752-2354, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 3:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito '60 Auditorium