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Area of Science:

  • Molecular nanotechnology
  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Nanoscale electronics

Background:

  • Technomimetic molecules are designed to replicate macroscopic objects and their functions at the molecular scale.
  • Controlling molecular motion using external stimuli is a key challenge in nanotechnology.
  • Electron-triggered molecular devices offer potential for precise nanoscale control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate electron-triggered motions in technomimetic molecules.
  • To develop and control molecular switches and rotary motors using electrochemical and electrical methods.
  • To explore the integration of molecular devices with surfaces and scanning probe microscopy techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Photoisomerization for controlling intramolecular electron transfer in molecular switches.
  • Electrochemical methods and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) tip for isomerisation control.
  • Design and synthesis of ruthenium complexes for molecular rotary motors with piano-stool structures.
  • Grafting stator components onto oxide surfaces for device integration.
  • Electrical conduction measurements using STM to probe molecular charge states and control rotation.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated control of intramolecular electron transfer via photoisomerisation.
  • Investigated electrochemical and STM-based control of isomerisation in photochromic compounds.
  • Developed ruthenium complexes with stator and rotor components for molecular rotary motors.
  • Established strategies for electrical control of molecular charge states using STM.

Conclusions:

  • Electron-triggered molecular switches and rotary motors are feasible.
  • Surface embedding and STM manipulation enable precise control over molecular functions.
  • This work advances the development of functional molecular machines and nanoscale electronic devices.