Thermoelectricity in single-molecule devices

As the miniaturization of electronics continuously progresses, harvesting and generating thermoelectric energy with high efficiency become a key concept to integrate. Theoretical studies suggest that single-molecule devices are ideal candidates for thermoelectric devices with unprecedentedly high efficiencies. Such advantage is achieved by...

Substitution Pattern Controlled Quantum Interference in [2.2]Paracyclophane-Based Single-Molecule Junctions

Quantum interference (QI) within a single-molecule junction has become an essential yet powerful concept to integrate for designing molecular electronic devices.1 Recently we have investigated the correlation between substitution pattern, conductance and mechanosensitivity in [2.2]paracyclophane(PCP)-based single-molecule junction via the...

Quantum interference-induced conductance variation in mechanosensitive single-molecule junction

A great interest of molecular electronics comes from its change in electronic structure through external stimuli, which provides functionality at the single-molecule level. Mechanically-controlled break junction (MCBJ) is a great tool for characterizing molecular properties and their response to different stimuli including light, solvent and...