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We developed a single-molecule electronic device using graphene to precisely measure host-guest complex dynamics. This technology quantifies binding and kinetic parameters with microsecond resolution for chemical and biochemical studies.

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  • Nanotechnology
  • Molecular Electronics
  • Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

  • Single-molecule electronic devices enable property investigations beyond ensemble methods.
  • Precise fabrication and high time resolution are crucial yet challenging for molecular dynamics.
  • Graphene-based junctions offer a platform for sensitive molecular measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a graphene-molecule single-molecule junction for probing host-guest complex thermodynamics and kinetics.
  • To transduce molecular (de)formation processes into real-time electrical signals.
  • To quantitatively determine binding and rate constants using electrical conductance.

Main Methods:

  • Covalent integration of a conjugated molecular wire with a crown ether into graphene point contacts.
  • Utilizing [2]pseudorotaxane (de)formation between a crown ether and a dicationic guest.
  • Real-time electrical signal transduction and analysis of two-level conductance fluctuations.

Main Results:

  • The single-molecule junction successfully transduced host-guest complex dynamics into electrical signals.
  • Two-level conductance fluctuations were observed, dependent on temperature and solvent.
  • Thermodynamic analysis revealed enthalpy-driven host-guest binding, consistent with NMR data.

Conclusions:

  • This graphene-molecule junction provides a nondestructive method for quantitative analysis of host-guest interactions.
  • The device achieves microsecond resolution for single-molecule dynamics.
  • Opens new avenues for chemical and biochemical applications in single-molecule investigations.