Development and mechanisms of photo-induced molecule junction device

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.

Molecular-Scale Electronics: From Individual Molecule Detection to the Application of Recognition Sensing

“…There are excellent reviews that have introduced the platform/technique for SMJ construction and conductance measurement; discussed the methods to modulate the molecular conductance; − and explored the applications toward interactions and chemical reactions, sensing, − as well as new capabilities and functionalities of the SMJ beyond conductance measurements . This review focuses on the application of SMJs in analysis of molecular dynamics and interactions as well as sequencing of DNA oligomers and dynamic monitoring of proteins through recognition sensing.…”