Single-molecule conductance variations of up to four orders of magnitude <i>via</i> contacting electrodes with different anchoring sites
Zhiyu Zhu, Hang Qu, Yaorong Chen, Chengyang Zhang, Ruihao Li, Yi Zhao, Yu Zhou, Zhixin Chen, Junyang Liu, Zongyuan Xiao, Wenjing Hong
Abstract
Control of conductance through a single molecule via alternating anchoring points provides a unique perspective to design single-molecule electronic devices.
Topics & Concepts
AnchoringConductanceMaterials scienceElectrodeMoleculeChemical physicsNanotechnologyCondensed matter physicsPhysicsPhysical chemistryChemistryQuantum mechanicsStructural engineeringEngineeringMolecular Junctions and NanostructuresQuantum and electron transport phenomenaGraphene research and applications