Single-molecule recognition and detection with the highest resolution measurement has
been one of the ultimate goals in science and engineering. Break junction techniques …

Understanding chemical bonding and conductivity at the electrode–molecule interface is key
for the operation of single-molecule junctions. Here we apply the d-band theory that …

Chemical groups capable of connecting molecules physically and electrically between
electrodes are of critical importance in molecular-scale electronics, influencing junction …

Enhancing the gating performance of single-molecule conductance is significant for
realizing molecular transistors. Herein, we report a new strategy to improve the …

Fermi's golden rule, a remarkable concept for the transition probability involving continuous
states, is applicable to the interfacial electron‐transporting efficiency via correlation with the …

The contact at the molecule–electrode interface is a key component for a range of molecule-
based devices involving electron transport. An electrode–molecule–electrode configuration …

The modulation of electron transport through molecular junctions is a prerequisite for
realizing single-molecule electronic devices, which remains to be a big challenge. In this …

We report that the single‐molecule junction conductance of thiol‐terminated silanes with Ag
electrodes are higher than the conductance of those formed with Au electrodes. These …

We report on a reverse microemulsion method for the synthesis of silver nanocrystals and
examine their antibacterial activities. As the molar ratio of water to sodium bis (2-ethylhexyl) …

Tuning the electron transport at the molecular scale is a key step in realizing functional
electronic components for molecular electronics, and ongoing interest aims at achieving a …