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Using Deep Learning to Identify Molecular Junction Characteristics.

Tianren Fu¹, Yaping Zang¹, Qi Zou^1,2

¹Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States.

|April 4, 2020

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A new deep learning method accurately identifies single-molecule junctions formed using scanning tunneling microscope-based break junction (STM-BJ) techniques. This approach surpasses traditional methods and enables real-time reaction monitoring.

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convolutional neural networks deep learning electric field catalysis molecular junctions

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Machine Learning

Background:

Scanning tunneling microscope-based break junction (STM-BJ) is a key technique for creating and characterizing single metal-molecule-metal junctions.
Thousands of conductance-extension traces are generated, but individual analysis for junction type identification is rarely performed.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a deep learning-based method for accurate identification of molecular junctions.
To demonstrate the model's performance compared to existing techniques and its applicability to complex analyses.

Main Methods:

A deep learning model was trained to identify molecular junctions from conductance-extension traces.
The model was tested on mixed solution measurements and applied to monitor an in situ electric field-driven isomerization reaction.

Main Results:

The deep learning method achieved up to 97% accuracy in identifying molecular junctions from mixed solutions.
The model successfully tracked an isomerization reaction in real-time.
The model maintained accuracy even when the average junction conductance parameter was removed.

Conclusions:

Deep learning offers a powerful and accurate approach for analyzing single-molecule junction data obtained via STM-BJ.
This method enhances the understanding of molecular junctions and enables new applications, such as in situ reaction monitoring.