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  • 1Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Institute of Fine Chemicals, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, China.

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  • Analysis of strategies employed for immobilizing artificial molecular machines.
  • Discussion of the functional properties and applications of AMMISs.

    • Main Results:

    • AMMISs offer a viable platform for overcoming the limitations of solution-based molecular machines.
    • Various functional groups and immobilization techniques enable diverse AMMIS functionalities.
    • Recent advances demonstrate the potential of AMMISs in creating novel functional materials.

    Conclusions:

    • Artificial molecular machine immobilized surfaces (AMMISs) are crucial for developing advanced functional materials.
    • Effective immobilization strategies are key to unlocking the full potential of molecular machines.
    • Continued research in AMMISs promises significant breakthroughs in materials science and nanotechnology.