Graphene–molecule–graphene single-molecule junctions to detect electronic reactions at the molecular scale

C Yang, C Yang, Y Guo, J Feng, X Guo - Nature Protocols, 2023 - nature.com
The ability to measure the behavior of a single molecule during a reaction implies the
detection of inherent dynamic and static disordered states, which may not be represented …

Regulation of quantum spin conversions in a single molecular radical

C Yang, Z Chen, C Yu, J Cao, G Ke, W Zhu… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Free radicals, generally formed through the cleavage of covalent electron-pair bonds, play
an important role in diverse fields ranging from synthetic chemistry to spintronics and …

Inorganic ionic polymerization: from biomineralization to materials manufacturing

Y Sang, K Qin, R Tang, Z Liu - Nano Research, 2024 - Springer
Biomineralization process regulates the growth of inorganic minerals by complex molecules,
proteins, and cells, endowing bio-materials with marvels structures and excellent properties …

A van der Waals heterojunction strategy to fabricate layer-by-layer single-molecule switch

YL Zou, QM Liang, T Lu, YG Li, S Zhao, J Gao… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
Single-molecule electronics offer a unique strategy for the miniaturization of electronic
devices. However, the existing experiments are limited to the conventional molecular …

Is the whole equal to, or greater than, the sum of its parts? The similarity and difference between molecules and aggregates

J Wang, W Li, X Ou, X Chen, J Zhang, S Yang… - Matter, 2024 - cell.com
Reductionism and holism are two well-accepted philosophical approaches to understanding
the relationship between the whole and its parts. Herein, two ionic aggregates that were …

Single-Molecule Functional Chips: Unveiling the Full Potential of Molecular Electronics and Optoelectronics

H Zhang, J Li, C Yang, X Guo - Accounts of Materials Research, 2024 - ACS Publications
Conspectus An ideal methodology for miniaturizing the physical size, enhancing the
operational frequency, and building the multifunctional capability of functional chips is to use …

Utilization of Electric Fields to Modulate Molecular Activities on the Nanoscale: From Physical Properties to Chemical Reactions

C Yang, Y Guo, H Zhang, X Guo - Chemical Reviews, 2024 - ACS Publications
As a primary energy source, electricity drives broad fields from everyday electronic circuits to
industrial chemical catalysis. From a chemistry viewpoint, studying electric field effects on …

Interfacial Stereoelectronic Effect Induced by Anchoring Orientation

X Wei, J Wang, X Chang, S He, P Duan, C Jia… - Nano Letters, 2024 - ACS Publications
Heterogeneous interfaces in most devices play a key role in the material performance.
Exploring the atomic structure and electronic properties of metal–molecule interfaces is …

Towards Stable Helical Structures with Enhanced Molecular Conductance by Strengthening Through‐Space Conjugation

S Jiao, P Shen, J Li, X Dong, BZ Tang… - Angewandte …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Develo** long‐chain molecules with stable helical structures is of significant importance
for understanding and modulating the properties and functions of helical biological …

Energy conversion and transport in molecular-scale junctions

H Zhang, Y Zhu, P Duan, M Shiri, SC Yelishala… - Applied Physics …, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Molecular-scale junctions (MSJs) have been considered the ideal testbed for probing
physical and chemical processes at the molecular scale. Due to nanometric confinement …