Issue 30, 2024

Nanoarchitectonics of molecular self assembled monolayers by transition metal ion intercalation for enhancement of molecular junction conductivity

Abstract

This research delves into the role of metal ions in enhancing the electronic properties of 5,5′-bis(mercaptomethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine (BPD) self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). It combines experimental techniques and numerical simulations to understand the impact of these ions on the structural, electronic, and transport properties of BPD SAMs. Key findings include the varied bonding preferences of metal ions and their significant role in modifying the electronic structure of BPD molecules, leading to enhanced electron delocalization and migration. The study highlights the potential of metal ions in advancing molecular electronics, particularly in the development of high-performance electronic and energy devices.

Graphical abstract: Nanoarchitectonics of molecular self assembled monolayers by transition metal ion intercalation for enhancement of molecular junction conductivity

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Article type
Paper
Submitted
21 Apr 2024
Accepted
06 Jun 2024
First published
08 Jul 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

RSC Adv., 2024,14, 21597-21607

Nanoarchitectonics of molecular self assembled monolayers by transition metal ion intercalation for enhancement of molecular junction conductivity

Y. Tong, M. Alsalama, G. R. Berdiyorov, S. I. Ahmad and H. Hamoudi, RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 21597 DOI: 10.1039/D4RA02950J

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