In this paper we elaborate on recently developed molecular switch architectures and how these new systems can help with the realization of new functions and advancement of artificial molecular machines. Progress in chemically and photoinduced switches and motors is summarized and contextualized such that the reader may gain an appreciation for the novel tools that have come about in the past decade. Many of these systems offer distinct advantages over commonly employed switches, including improved fidelity, addressability, and robustness. Thus, this paper serves as a jumping-off point for researchers seeking new switching motifs for specific applications, or ones that address the limitations of presently available systems.

在本文中，我们将详细介绍最近开发的分子开关体系结构，以及这些新系统如何帮助实现新功能和人造分子机器的发展。对化学和光感应开关和电动机的进展进行了总结和背景说明，以便读者可以对过去十年来出现的新颖工具有所了解。这些系统中的许多系统提供了优于常用交换机的独特优势，包括改进的保真度，寻址能力和鲁棒性。因此，本文成为寻求针对特定应用的新开关主题或解决当前可用系统局限性的研究人员的起点。