Molecular rectification using a gold/(LB film)/gold structure

被引:52
作者
Ashwell, GJ [1 ]
Gandolfo, DS [1 ]
机构
[1] Cranfield Univ, Ctr Photon & Opt Engn, Nanomat Grp, Cranfield MK43 0AL, Beds, England
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10.1039/b008796n
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films of 5-(4-dibutylamino-benzylidene)-2-octadecyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolinium octadecylsulfate, co-deposited in a 1:1 ratio with octadecanoic acid and sandwiched between gold electrodes, have shown asymmetric current-voltage characteristics with an optimum rectification ratio of 70 at +/- 1V; the use of noble metal electrodes provides unambiguous evidence of molecular rectification.
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