Kiguchi M. (ed.) Single-Molecule Electronics: An Introduction to Synthesis, Measurement and Theory

New York: Springer, 2016. — VII, 235 p. — ISBN: 978-981-10-0724-8.Presents the multidisciplinary approach that is instrumental to fully understand the field of single-molecule electronics;
Discusses state-of-the-art topics including single-molecule spectro-electrical methods, electrochemical DNA sequencing technology, and single-molecule chemical reactions;
Appeals to a broad readership with its comprehensive overview.This book presents a multidisciplinary approach to single-molecule electronics. It includes a complete overview of the field, from the synthesis and design of molecular candidates to the prevalent experimental techniques, complemented by a detailed theoretical description. This all-inclusive strategy provides the reader with the much-needed perspective to fully understand the far-reaching ramifications of single-molecule electronics. In addition, a number of state-of-the-art topics are discussed, including single-molecule spectro-electrical methods, electrochemical DNA sequencing technology, and single-molecule chemical reactions. As a result of this integrative effort, this publication may be used as an introductory textbook to both graduate and advanced undergraduate students, as well as researchers with interests in single-molecule electronics, organic electronics, surface science, and nanoscience.Molecular Electronics: A Brief Overview of the Status of the Field.
Methods to Determine Electrical Conductance of Single-Molecule Junctions.
Characterization of the Single Molecular Junction.
Molecular Wires: An Overview of the Building Blocks of Molecular Electronics.
Insulated Oligothiophenes.
Synthesis and Physical Properties of Three-Dimensionally Insulated Molecular Wires.
Orbital Rule for Electron Transport of Molecular Junctions.
Theoretical Aspects of Quantum Transport and Computational Modeling of Molecular Electronic Device.
Single-Molecule Sequencing.