Fabrication and conductance characterization of single C-60 molecular junction in solutions
Guo, Y; Kiguchi, M; Zhao, JW; Murakoshi, K
| HERO ID | 857582 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2009 |
| Title | Fabrication and conductance characterization of single C-60 molecular junction in solutions |
| Authors | Guo, Y; Kiguchi, M; Zhao, JW; Murakoshi, K |
| Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
| Volume | 477 |
| Issue | 1-3 |
| Page Numbers | 189-193 |
| Abstract | The conductance and stretching length of the single C-60 molecule bridging two Au electrodes (C-60 molecular junction) were studied in air, mesitylene and 0.1 M HClO4 solution. In air, the C-60 molecular junction did not show any well-defined conductance value. In either mesitylene or HClO4 solution, the systems showed a conductance value of 0.01G(0). The stretching length of the single C-60 molecular junction was determined to be 0.01 nm. The values of the conductance and stretching length in solution were smaller than those obtained in ultra high vacuum, indicating the weak C-60-Au interaction in solution. Considering the particular shape of the C-60 molecule and the junction formation process in the present system, a sliding model was proposed to interpret the observation. (C) 2009 Published by Elsevier B. V. |
| Doi | 10.1016/j.cplett.2009.06.084 |
| Wosid | WOS:000268329800039 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Keyword | chemistry, physical; physics, atomic, molecular & chemical |
| Is Qa | No |