Linear, sp-hybridised, 1-dimensional (1D) all-carbon wires are conceptually the simplest π-
conjugated organic molecules. Their fundamental experimental and theoretical properties …

Mechanochemistry uses mechanical force to break, form, and manipulate chemical bonds to
achieve functional transformations and syntheses. Over the last years, many innovative …

Single-molecule topological insulators are promising candidates as conducting wires over
nanometre length scales. A key advantage is their ability to exhibit quasi-metallic transport …

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 …

One-dimensional sp-hybridized carbon wires, including cumulenes and polyynes, can be
regarded as finite versions of carbynes. They are likely to be good candidates for molecular …

Radicals are unique molecular systems for applications in electronic devices due to their
open-shell electronic structures. Radicals can function as good electrical conductors and …

Molecules capable of mediating charge transport over several nanometers with minimal
decay in conductance have fundamental and technological implications. Polymethine …

Reversed conductance decay describes increasing conductance of a molecular chain series
with increasing chain length. Realizing reversed conductance decay is an important step …

This reference text presents a conceptual framework for understanding room-temperature
electron and phonon transport through molecules and other quantum objects. The flow of …

Quantum-tunneling-based nanoelectronics has the potential for the miniaturization of
electronics toward the sub-5 nm scale. However, the nature of phase-coherent quantum …