Electronically transduced molecular mechanical and information functions on surfaces

Supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology, along with their use in the co nstruction of functional assemblies and devices, have merged into a challen ging field of study. The development of methodologies for the integration a nd interfacing of molecular building blocks with solid supports and electro nic transducers is essential for this research. We address recent applicati ons of molecular, macromolecular, and biomolecular substances in the organi zation of signal-activated, electronically transduced molecular architectur es on electrode surfaces. Photonic, electronic, magnetic, and chemical stim uli are used to trigger the switchable functions of these systems, which de monstrate either mechanical (e.g., translocation) or computational (e.g., m emory) functions and provide enlightening insight and directions for the fu ture evolution of the field.