Structure–property relationships in atomic-scale junctions: Histograms and beyond

Venkataraman, Latha

doi:10.1021/acs.accounts.6b00004

Title: Structure–property relationships in atomic-scale junctions: Histograms and beyond

Journal Article · Thu Mar 03 00:00:00 EST 2016 · Accounts of Chemical Research

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.accounts.6b00004· OSTI ID:1246793

Venkataraman, Latha ^[1]

Columbia Univ., New York, NY (United States)

Over the past 10 years, there has been tremendous progress in the measurement, modeling and understanding of structure–function relationships in single molecule junctions. Numerous research groups have addressed significant scientific questions, directed both to conductance phenomena at the single molecule level and to the fundamental chemistry that controls junction functionality. Many different functionalities have been demonstrated, including single-molecule diodes, optically and mechanically activated switches, and, significantly, physical phenomena with no classical analogues, such as those based on quantum interference effects. Experimental techniques for reliable and reproducible single molecule junction formation and characterization have led to this progress. In particular, the scanning tunneling microscope based break-junction (STM-BJ) technique has enabled rapid, sequential measurement of large numbers of nanoscale junctions allowing a statistical analysis to readily distinguish reproducible characteristics. Furthermore, harnessing fundamental link chemistry has provided the necessary chemical control over junction formation, enabling measurements that revealed clear relationships between molecular structure and conductance characteristics.

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Research Organization:: Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: SC00112704

OSTI ID:: 1246793

Report Number(s):: BNL-111964-2016-JA; KC0403020

Journal Information:: Accounts of Chemical Research, Vol. 49, Issue 3; ISSN 0001-4842

Publisher:: American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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