A three-state surface-confined molecular switch with multiple channel outputs

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Aug 31;133(34):13256-9. doi: 10.1021/ja204898u. Epub 2011 Aug 9.

Abstract

A self-assembled monolayer of a tetrathiafulvalene derivative on indium tin oxide is shown to operate as a ternary redox switch in which the magnetic and optical outputs are employed to provide a readout of the state. This surface-confined molecular switch exhibits excellent reversibility and stability and is thus promising for the development of molecular electronics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electronics / instrumentation*
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Tin Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Tin Compounds
  • indium tin oxide
  • tetrathiafulvalene