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  • Molecular physics
  • Materials science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Single-molecule electronics offers potential for miniaturized devices.
  • Controlling molecular states with external stimuli is crucial for device functionality.
  • Fullerene cages provide a confined environment for molecular manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and theoretically investigate a novel two-state molecular switch.
  • To demonstrate electric field-driven switching of molecular states at room temperature.
  • To explore the use of fullerene C70 as a host for molecular switches.

Main Methods:

  • Computational modeling of a dipolar molecule confined within an ellipsoidal C70 fullerene.
  • Analysis of low-energy configurations and dipole orientations.
  • Simulations of the system's response to an external electric field.

Main Results:

  • Identified two stable, low-energy minima for the molecular dipole within the C70 cage.
  • Demonstrated that an external electric field can controllably switch the molecular dipole between these two states.
  • Confirmed the feasibility of room-temperature operation.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed system functions as a viable electric field-driven, room-temperature single-molecule switch.
  • The C70 fullerene cage effectively stabilizes distinct molecular states.
  • This work lays the foundation for developing advanced molecular electronic components.