Guédon CM, Zonneveld J, Valkenier H, Hummelen JC, van der Molen SJ. Controlling the interparticle distance in a 2D molecule-nanoparticle network.
Nanotechnology 2011;
22:125205. [PMID:
21325712 DOI:
10.1088/0957-4484/22/12/125205]
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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.
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