Controlling the interparticle distance in a 2D molecule–nanoparticle network
- 17 February 2011
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Nanotechnology
- Vol. 22 (12), 125205
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/22/12/125205
Abstract
Mechanically controllable break junctions allow for an impressive level of control over the distance between two electrodes, but lack stability at room temperature. On the other hand, two-dimensional (2D) networks of nanoparticles bridged by molecules form a stable device structure for investigating molecular conductance properties. Here, we combine both techniques to create a robust platform for molecular charge transport with control over the inter-electrode distance on the picometer scale. The resistance change due to bending of our structures is dependent on the molecular species present between the nanoparticles.Keywords
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