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Nanoscale

Title:		Organic-based molecular switches for molecular electronics
Author(s):		Fuentes N; Martin-Lasanta A; Alvarez de Cienfuegos L; Ribagorda M; Parra A; Cuerva JM;
Address:		"Departamento de Quimica Organica, Universidad de Granada, Campus Fuentenueva s/n, E-18071, Granada, Spain"
Journal Title:		Nanoscale
Year:		2011
Volume:		20110909
Issue:		10
Page Number:		4003 - 4014
DOI:		10.1039/c1nr10536a
ISSN/ISBN:		2040-3372 (Electronic) 2040-3364 (Linking)
Abstract:		"In a general sense, molecular electronics (ME) is the branch of nanotechnology which studies the application of molecular building blocks for the fabrication of electronic components. Among the different types of molecules, organic compounds have been revealed as promising candidates for ME, due to the easy access, great structural diversity and suitable electronic and mechanical properties. Thanks to these useful capabilities, organic molecules have been used to emulate electronic devices at the nanoscopic scale. In this feature article, we present the diverse strategies used to develop organic switches towards ME with special attention to non-volatile systems"
Keywords:		Azo Compounds/chemistry Electrochemical Techniques Electron Transport *Electronics Nanotechnology Organic Chemicals/*chemistry Polymers/chemistry Pyridines/chemistry Quantum Theory;
Notes:		"MedlineFuentes, Noelia Martin-Lasanta, Ana Alvarez de Cienfuegos, Luis Ribagorda, Maria Parra, Andres Cuerva, Juan M eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't England 2011/09/10 Nanoscale. 2011 Oct 5; 3(10):4003-14. doi: 10.1039/c1nr10536a. Epub 2011 Sep 9"