Single-molecule nano-optoelectronics: insights from physics

P Li, L Zhou, C Zhao, H Ju, Q Gao, W Si… - Reports on Progress …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Single-molecule optoelectronic devices promise a potential solution for miniaturization and
functionalization of silicon-based microelectronic circuits in the future. For decades of its fast …

A review of oligo (arylene ethynylene) derivatives in molecular junctions

LJ O'Driscoll, MR Bryce - Nanoscale, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Oligo (arylene ethynylene)(OAE) derivatives are the “workhorse” molecules of molecular
electronics. Their ease of synthesis and flexibility of functionalisation mean that a diverse …

Reversible switching between destructive and constructive quantum interference using atomically precise chemical gating of single-molecule junctions

C Tang, L Huang, S Sangtarash, M Noori… - Journal of the …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Quantum interference (QI) plays an imperative role in the operation of molecular devices
within the phase-coherent length, and it is vital to harness the patterns of QI, ie, constructive …

Substitution pattern controlled quantum interference in [2.2] paracyclophane-based single-molecule junctions

K Reznikova, C Hsu, WM Schosser… - Journal of the …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Quantum interference (QI) of electron waves passing through a single-molecule junction
provides a powerful means to influence its electrical properties. Here, we investigate the …

[图书][B] Quantum transport in nanostructures and molecules: an introduction to molecular electronics

CJ Lambert - 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
This reference text presents a conceptual framework for understanding room-temperature
electron and phonon transport through molecules and other quantum objects. The flow of …

Gating the conductance of a single-molecule junction with ion-π interaction

R Wang, Y Li, A Tang, Y Li, H Li - Chemical Communications, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
The single molecular conductance of viologen derivative VSMe and supramolecular
compound VSMe-PA [5](pillararene [5]) was investigated. The difference of their …

Quantum Interference in Mixed‐Valence Complexes: Tuning Electronic Coupling Through Substituent Effects

DP Harrison, R Grotjahn, M Naher… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Whilst 2‐or 5‐OMe groups on the bridging phenylene ring in [{Cp*(dppe) RuC≡ C}
2 (μ‐1, 3‐C6H4)]+ have little influence on the electronic structure of this weakly coupled …

Manipulating Quantum Interference between σ and π Orbitals in Single-Molecule Junctions via Chemical Substitution and Environmental Control

HE Skipper, B Lawson, X Pan, V Degtiareva… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Understanding and manipulating quantum interference (QI) effects in single molecule
junction conductance can enable the design of molecular-scale devices. Here we …

A conceptual framework for designing and analyzing complex molecular circuits

R Kumar, C Seth, V Kaliginedi… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Assembling and prototyping circuits on a common breadboard scaffold is critical for
developing functional single molecule electronic devices. To this end, we recently …

Extended curly arrow rules to rationalise and predict structural effects on quantum interference in molecular junctions

LJ O'Driscoll, MR Bryce - Nanoscale, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
The ability to easily and reliably predict quantum interference (QI) behaviour would facilitate
the design of functional molecular wires with potential applications in switches, transistors …