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¹Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P.R. China.

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Researchers developed a hybrid coupling strategy for molecular electronics, integrating strong and weak interfacial couplings. This enables stable, high-performance programmable ternary switching and storage devices.

Keywords:

Interface engineering Molecular cages Molecular junctions STM‐BJ Supramolecular electronics

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Area of Science:

Molecular electronics
Nanoscale devices
Interfacial phenomena

Background:

Molecular electronics utilizes molecules for miniaturized devices, relying on interfacial interactions.
Balancing strong and weak interfacial couplings is crucial but challenging for device performance and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a hybrid coupling strategy for molecular electronic devices.
To integrate the stability of strong coupling with the functionality of weak coupling using multichannel parallel circuits.

Main Methods:

Developed a hybrid coupling strategy using multichannel parallel circuits.
Employed precise mechanical modulation of interfacial coupling.
Conducted tip manipulation experiments.

Main Results:

Demonstrated programmable ternary switching and storage devices.
Achieved On/Off ratios greater than 10^2.
Reached switching frequencies up to 950 Hz.

Conclusions:

The hybrid coupling strategy successfully harmonizes strong and weak couplings.
This approach optimizes molecular device stability and functionality.
Highlights the potential for advanced nanoscale electronic components.