Abstract
The utilization of single molecule electronic devices represents a significant avenue toward advancing next-generation circuits. Recent investigations have notably augmented our understanding of the optoelectronic characteristics exhibited by diverse single molecule materials. This comprehensive review underscores the latest progressions in probing photo-induced electron transport behaviors within molecular junctions. Encompassing both single molecule and self-assembled monolayer configurations, this review primarily concentrates on unraveling the fundamental mechanisms and guiding principles underlying photo-switchable devices within single molecule junctions. Furthermore, it presents an outlook on the obstacles faced and future prospects within this dynamically evolving domain.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1535-1560 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Journal | Nanophotonics |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- charge transport
- molecular electronics
- optoelectronic
- photo-induced switch
- photoemission
- single molecule junctions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering