The adsorption of molecules onto a surface from solution generally proceeds spontaneously by means of an equilibrium process. Now, it has been shown that macrocycles can be pumped onto a MOF substrate through the formation of mechanical bonds in a ratcheting mechanism that results in an out-of-equilibrium state.
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East China Normal Univ, Sch Chem & Mol Engn, Shanghai, Peoples R China
East China Normal Univ, Shanghai Engn Res Ctr Mol Therapeut & New Drug De, Shanghai, Peoples R ChinaEast China Normal Univ, Sch Chem & Mol Engn, Shanghai, Peoples R China