Unique in its scope, this book comprehensively combines various synthesis strategies with applications for nanogap electrodes. Clearly divided into four parts, the monograph begins with an introduction to molecular electronics and electron transport in molecular junctions, before moving on to a whole section devoted to synthesis and characterization. The third part looks at applications with single molecules or self–assembled monolayers, and the whole is rounded off with a section on interesting phenomena observed using molecular–based devices. INDICE: NANOGAP ELECTRODES AND MOLECULAR DEVICES Introduction Overview of molecular electronics Introduction to nanogap electrodes Summary and outlook MECHANISMS OF CHARGE TRANSPORT IN MOLECULAR DEVICES Introduction Solid–state molecular junction conductance Factors influencing a molecule?s electronic signature Conclusions and outlook METHODS OF FABRICATING NANOGAP ELECTRODES Introduction Mechanical controllable break junctions Electrochemical and chemical deposition method Oblique angle shadow evaporation Electromigration and electrical breakdown method Molecular scale template Focused ion beam and oxidative plasma ablation Scanning probe lithography Top–contact methods Summary and outlook METALLIC NANOGAP ELECTRODES Introduction Gold: widely applicable material for nanogap electrodes Platinum nanogap electrodes Mercury: liquid top contacts Titanium and Titanium dioxide Other metals Outlook NANOGAP ELECTRODES PREPARED WITH NON–METALLIC MATERIALS Introduction Nanogap electrodes made from carbon materials Silicon nanogap electrodes Other materials Outlook MONOLAYER FILMS IN MOLECULAR ELECTRONICS JUNCTIONS Introduction Molecular monolayers for molecular electronics devices Top electrodes Experimental progress with ensemble molecular junctions Outlook MOLECULAR ELECTRONICS DEVICES WITH SINGLE MOLECULES Introduction Wiring and measuring a single molecule Single–molecule transistors Challenges and outlooks EXAMPLES OF DISTINCTLY MOLECULAR PROPERTIES SEEN IN MOLECULAR ELECTRONIC DEVICES Introduction Kondo resonances in single–molecule transistors Quantum transport Conductance switching Electrochemical gating and redox properties Summary and conclusions
- ISBN: 978-3-527-33271-7
- Editorial: Wiley VCH
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 29/10/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés