Charge transport through conjugated azomethine-based single molecules for optoelectronic applications

Journal article (2016)

Authors

M.A. Koole Solutions
R. Frisenda QN/van der Zant Lab - AS
M.L. Petrus Ludwig Maximilians University, Novel Aerospace Materials - Aerospace Engineering
M.L. Perrin QN/van der Zant Lab - AS
H.S.J. van der Zant QN/van der Zant Lab - AS
T.J. Dingemans Novel Aerospace Materials - Aerospace Engineering , OLD ChemE/Organic Materials and Interfaces
Research Group
QN/van der Zant Lab (AS) (TU Delft)
Molecular electronics Azomethine Mechanically controlled breakjunction Organic electronics Schiff-base Single molecule conductance
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Published Date

01-07-2016

Language

English

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Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

QN/Quantum Nanoscience

Research Group

QN/van der Zant Lab

Abstract

The single-molecule conductance of a 3-ring, conjugated azomethine was studied using the mechanically controlled breakjunction technique. Charge transport properties are found to be comparable to vinyl-based analogues; findings are supported with density functional calculations. The simple preparation and good transport properties make azomethine-based molecules an attractive class for use in polymer and single-molecule organic electronics.