Complexity of Electron Transport in Nanoscale Molecular Junctions

In this dissertation, we analyse the charge transport of nanoscale molecular junctions in mechanically controllable break junction (MCBJ) experiments. In particular, we focus on the characterization of molecular features going beyond the "single-peak" picture, that is, considering features in the measurements in addition to themost prominent one...

Enhanced Separation Concept (ESC): Removing the Functional Subunit from the Electrode by Molecular Design

A new concept to improve the reliability of functional single molecule junctions is presented using the E-field triggered switching of Fe^IIbis-terpyridine complexes in a mechanically controlled break junction experiment as model system. The complexes comprise a push-pull ligand sensing the applied E-field and the resulting...