It turned out that the buckyball, the soccer ball, was something of a Rosetta stone of an infinite new class of molecules.
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Essentially, every technology you have ever heard of, where electrons move from here to there, has the potential to be revolutionized by the availability of molecular wires made up of carbon. Organic chemists will start building devices. Molecular electronics could become reality.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the transformative potential of molecular wires in technology, particularly in electronics.
Richard Smalley highlights the revolutionary impact that carbon-based molecular wires could have on technology. By suggesting that these advancements in molecular electronics may reshape how devices are constructed, he underscores a future where sophisticated organic materials might enhance or redefine the capabilities of electronic devices, leading to significant innovations in the field.
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Molecular WiresTechnologyInnovationElectronicsCarbon
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This quote could be used in a technology conference speech to inspire researchers and inventors.
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