Intermolecular Effects on Tunneling through Acenes in Large-Area and Single-Molecule Junctions
Yuru Liu, Luca Ornago, Marco Carlotti, Yong Ai, Maria El Abbassi, Saurabh Soni, Andika Asyuda, Michael Zharnikov, Herre S. J. van der Zant, Ryan C. Chiechi
Abstract
films. These results highlight the role of intermolecular effects and junction geometries in the observed fluctuations of conductance values between single-molecule and ensemble junctions, and the importance of studying molecules in both platforms.
Topics & Concepts
ConductanceMonolayerIntermolecular forceMoleculeChemical physicsBreak junctionQuantum tunnellingAceneMaterials sciencePentaceneChemistryNanotechnologyCondensed matter physicsThin-film transistorPhysicsLayer (electronics)Organic chemistryOptoelectronicsMolecular Junctions and NanostructuresQuantum and electron transport phenomenaNanowire Synthesis and Applications