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  • Surface science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Molecular electronics

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  • Designing molecular rotors and switches is crucial for atomic-scale circuits and machines.
  • Controlling molecular movement while preserving electronic properties presents a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate continuous and step-by-step switching of a trinaphthylene molecule on a germanium surface.
  • To investigate the mechanism of molecular switching and its dependence on electronic properties.

Main Methods:

  • On-surface assembly of a molecular switch using dangling bond dimers on a hydrogen-passivated Ge(001):H surface.
  • Scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy (STM/STS) for characterization and control.
  • Density functional theory (DFT) and advanced STM image calculations for theoretical analysis.

Main Results:

  • Successful on-surface assembly of a molecular switch where the trinaphthylene molecule is attached via van der Waals interactions after breaking covalent bonds.
  • Demonstration of both continuous rotational switching and controlled single-step switching of the molecule.
  • Confirmation that the molecule retains its intrinsic electronic properties during switching, initiated by vibronic excitations.
  • Identification of the switching mechanism as a combination of sliding and rotational motion over the dangling bond dimer pivot.

Conclusions:

  • A controllable molecular switch with preserved electronic properties has been achieved on a germanium surface.
  • The ability to precisely control molecular movement, including discrete single switching events, is demonstrated.
  • This molecular switch serves as a fundamental building block for advanced surface atomic-scale devices.