… In this review article, we highlight recent advances in molecular switches … molecular
switches on surfaces triggered by various external stimuli that do not provide single molecule …

… the molecular scale by the use of bottom-up surface self-assembly schemes. This paper
introduces the concepts of single molecule switches … reversible single-molecule switches and to …

… force is present, directed towards the beam axis. b: Along the optical axis, gradient force is
directed towards the beam focus, whereas scattering force is directed towards the direction of …

… is a crossing field, which involves materials science, engineering, physics, chemistry, and
biology, which will advance this powerful technology and foster its rapid development towards …

… In principle, mechanical gating provides a way towards the realization of a two terminal
single molecule transistor. This approach is very robust and is reproducible, however the …

… A new single-molecule switching concept relying on the E-field-dependent orientation of a
… As first steps towards realizing the E-field-triggered single-molecule motion, the synthesis of …

… The anchor groups were chosen such that strong molecule–electrode contacts would …
molecular switching in-junction under ambient conditions. Single-molecule conductance switching, …

… This paper describes the syntheses of several functionalized dihydropyrene (DHP) molecular
switches with different substitution patterns. Regioselective nucleophilic alkylation of a 5-…

From its very start, one of the most intriguing motivations of molecular electronics is to provide
unique and low-cost solutions for electronic functions based on molecules, such as diodes…

… -induced single-molecule switching of peryleneanhydride on a … molecule and surface,
resulting in reversible switching between two configurations within the nanojunction. The switching …