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  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Condensed matter physics

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  • The functionality of molecular cages is intrinsically linked to their structural and electronic properties.
  • Investigating individual molecular structures offers unique insights but is hindered by challenges in establishing stable electrode connections.
  • Single-molecule conductance measurements are a powerful tool for probing molecular properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and fabricate a novel single-molecule junction for precise characterization of covalent organic cages.
  • To overcome the challenge of undefined cage-electrode connections in single-molecule conductance studies.
  • To analyze electron transport properties within functional molecular cage structures.

Main Methods:

  • Development of covalent organic cages functionalized with sulfur atoms as anchoring groups.
  • Utilizing scanning tunneling microscopy break junction (STM-BJ) technique for single-molecule measurements.
  • Conducting control experiments and theoretical calculations to validate findings.

Main Results:

  • A stable single-molecule junction was successfully formed between gold electrodes and a molecular cage.
  • The single-molecule conductance was measured to be 10-3.5 G₀.
  • The conductance pathway was confirmed to involve the sulfur atoms and adjacent benzothiadiazole units of the cage.

Conclusions:

  • The designed molecular junction provides a reliable method for probing the electronic properties of molecular cages.
  • This approach enables detailed analysis of electron transport through the cage structure.
  • The findings offer new perspectives for the property investigation and application of functional molecular cages.