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• nonsymmetric molecular axle, thus forming the basis for the development of artificial molecular pumps. Keywords: azobenzene; molecular machine; photochemistry; rotaxane; supramolecular chemistry; Review Introduction Since ancient times, man has tried to construct devices that facilitate life. With the advent

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