Supramolecular Nanorings for Exploring Quantum Interference
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Liverpool
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
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Publications
Herrer IL
(2018)
Unconventional Single-Molecule Conductance Behavior for a New Heterocyclic Anchoring Group: Pyrazolyl.
in The journal of physical chemistry letters
Naghibi S
(2019)
Synthetic Control of Quantum Interference by Regulating Charge on a Single Atom in Heteroaromatic Molecular Junctions.
in The journal of physical chemistry letters
Vezzoli A
(2020)
A Chemically Soldered Polyoxometalate Single-Molecule Transistor
Description | We have achieved enhanced understanding of charge flow through porphyrin molecular wires. This includes the unique discovery of bias voltage driven conductance increases with length in porphyrin tapes. We have detected mechanochemical atropisomerization within an STM break junction containing porphyrin molecular wires. We have extended single molecule conductance measurements to supra-molecular assemblies including porphyrin nano-rings synthesised by our collaborators. Our collaborating partner has also demonstrated quantum interference in porphyrin nanorings through EPR measurements. In addition, we have studied quantum interference effects in other conjugated systems, such as how cross-conjugation increases the conductance of meta-connected fluorenones and the unusual length dependence of the conductance in cumulene molecular wires. |
Exploitation Route | This project is providing insights into quantum interference which may be valuable in the field of nano-electronic devices and molecular electronics. |
Sectors | Chemicals,Education,Electronics |
Description | University of Madrid |
Organisation | Autonomous University of Madrid |
Country | Spain |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Collaboration in single molecule electronics |
Collaborator Contribution | Collaboration in single molecule electronics |
Impact | Publications in preparation. |
Start Year | 2015 |