Scientists Create Electrically Driven Molecular Motor Inspired by Archimedes' Screw

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Published: 2026-11-01
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily

Researchers from the University of Augsburg and the University of Copenhagen have developed a molecular motor, inspired by Archimedes' screw, that can spin in either direction using electricity. This groundbreaking device, published in Nature, can also boost electrical conductivity by up to 100 times, potentially advancing molecular electronics.

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