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  • Nanotechnology
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Endohedral metallofullerenes (EMFs) offer unique advantages for electronic and thermoelectric devices due to encapsulated metallic moieties.
  • Previous research demonstrated molecular switches with 4, 6, and 14 states.
  • Controlling electrical conductance and thermopower is a key challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of endohedral fullerene Li@C60 for creating multi-state molecular switches.
  • To explore a novel switching technique based on alkali metal cation positioning within the fullerene cage.
  • To theoretically elucidate the electronic structure and electric transport properties of the Li@C60 complex.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive theoretical investigations of electronic structure and electric transport.
  • Utilizing density functional theory for electronic structure calculations.
  • Employing Mulliken, Hirshfeld, and Voronoi simulations for charge transfer analysis.

Main Results:

  • Identified 20 statistically recognizable molecular switching states in the Li@C60 complex.
  • Demonstrated that switching states correlate with the Li cation's preferred hexagonal ring positions.
  • Showcased control over multi-switching behavior via off-center displacement (1.2-1.4 Å) and charge transfer.

Conclusions:

  • The Li@C60 complex exhibits significant potential for multi-state molecular switching applications.
  • Alkali metal displacement and charge transfer are key factors in controlling the switching states.
  • This work represents a significant step towards the practical application of molecular switches in organic materials.