Electron transfer dynamics of bistable single-molecule junctions

A.V Danilov, S. Kubatkin, S. G. Kafanov, Karsten Flensberg, Thomas Bjørnholm

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    Abstract

    We present transport measurements of single-molecule junctions bridged by a molecule with three benzene rings connected by two double bonds and with thiol end-groups that allow chemical binding to gold electrodes. The I-V curves show switching behavior between two distinct states. By statistical analysis of the switching events, we show that a 300 meV mode mediates the transition between the two states. We propose that breaking and reformation of a S-H bond in the contact zone between molecule and electrode explains the observed bistability.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftNano Letters
    Vol/bind6
    Udgave nummer10
    Sider (fra-til)2184-2190
    Antal sider6
    ISSN1530-6984
    StatusUdgivet - 2006

    Bibliografisk note

    Self-assembled monolayers
    Paper id:: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/nl0612087

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