Accoutrements of a molecular computer: switches,memory components and alligator clips

摘要

Several second generation memory components consiting of oligo(phenylene ethynylene)s containing easily reducible functionalities consisting of eithe nitro or quinone cores have been synthesized for incorporation into molecular electronic devices.Additionally,two new types of contacts between organic compounds and aa metal surface based on diazonium salts or pyridine have been synthesized and integrated into molecules for use in molecular electronic dervices.