Nanohoops

Nanohoops are nanoscale, cylindrical molecular structures resembling small rings with a diameter typically on the order of a few nanometers. They are composed of carbon or other materials and possess unique electronic and optical properties due to their size and shape. Applications of nanohoops include drug delivery systems, where they can encapsulate therapeutic agents, as well as in the development of nanoscale sensors and devices for detecting biological molecules. Additionally, their distinctive properties make them suitable for use in organic photovoltaics and as building blocks in nanotechnology for advanced materials and electronic applications.