Measurement of electron transport and mechanical properties of single molecules

Nongjian Tao, Bingqian Xu, Xiaoying Xiao

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Abstract

A method developed to determine the conductance of single molecules covalently bonded to gold electrodes is discussed. In the method, the molecular junction is formed by separating two Au electrodes from contact in a solution containing the sample molecules. The discrete drop in the conductance, accompanied by a discrete drop in the force between the two electrodes, allows the determination of bonding strength of molecule to the electrode. The method is found to be efficient in measuring the conductance single molecules, helping to study the biological molecules under physiological conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDevice Research Conference - Conference Digest, 62nd DRC
Pages202-203
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2004
EventDevice Research Conference - Conference Digest, 62nd DRC - Notre Dame, IN, United States
Duration: Jun 21 2004Jun 23 2004

Publication series

NameDevice Research Conference - Conference Digest, DRC
ISSN (Print)1548-3770

Other

OtherDevice Research Conference - Conference Digest, 62nd DRC
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNotre Dame, IN
Period6/21/046/23/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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