They integrated ferrocene, a molecular sandwich that encloses an iron atom, with a carbon "nanohoop ... the integration twists the entire nanohoop structure and exerts a large mechanical stress ...

This breakthrough was achieved by combining ferrocene, a molecular structure that encapsulates an iron atom, with a carbon-based nanohoop. Image Credit: HIMS/Journal of the American Chemical Society ...

This breakthrough was achieved by combining ferrocene, a molecular structure that encapsulates an iron atom, with a carbon-based nanohoop. The resulting system facilitates the release of Fe 2 ...