Conjugated poly-ynes and poly (metalla-ynes) constitute an important class of new materials
with potential application in various domains of science. The key factors responsible for the …

The concept of a molecular-based electronic technology has been evolving for over 50
years, and the development of molecular designs for such components over this period has …

The search for long molecular wires that can transport charge with maximum efficiency over
many nanometers has driven molecular electronics since its inception. Single-molecule …

Electrochemical gating at the single molecule level of viologen molecular bridges in ionic
liquids is examined. Contrary to previous data recorded in aqueous electrolytes, a clear and …

It is now possible to measure the electrical properties of single molecules using a variety of
techniques including scanning probe microcopies and mechanically controlled break …

The conductance and the decay of conductance as a function of molecular length within a
homologous series of oligoynes, Me3Si(C C) n SiMe3 (n= 2, 3, 4, or 5), is shown to …

Conductance across a metal| molecule| metal junction is strongly influenced by the molecule–
substrate contacts, and for a given molecular structure, multiple conductance values are …

The societal impact of the electronics industry is enormous—not to mention how this industry
impinges on the global economy. The foreseen limits of the current technology—technical …

Molecular junctions have proven invaluable tools through which to explore the electronic
properties of molecules and molecular monolayers. In seeking to develop a viable molecular …

Using an oligo (phenylene ethynylene) prototype molecular wire, we study the optimum
preparation conditions for acetyl-protected conjugated dithiols to be tested in a break …