Sevick, Edith MWilliams, David2015-12-100743-7463http://hdl.handle.net/1885/59600We describe the thermomechanical response of a new molecular system that behaves as a shock absorber. The system consists of a rodlike rotaxane connected to a piston and tethered to a surface. The response of this system is dominated by the translationalKeywords: Force laws; Molecular systems; Rigid rods; Rotaxanes; Thermo-mechanical; Translational entropies; Automobile parts and equipment; Automobile shock absorbers201010.1021/la903801x2016-02-24