title: Blueprinting macromolecular electronics.
abstract: Recently, by mastering either top-down or bottom-up approaches, tailor-made macromolecular nano-objects with semiconducting properties have been fabricated. These engineered nanostructures for organic electronics are based on conjugated systems predominantly made up of sp²-hybridized carbon, such as graphene nanoribbons. Here, we describe developments in a selection of these nanofabrication techniques, which include graphene carving, stimulus-induced synthesis of conjugated polymers and surface-assisted synthesis. We also assess their potential to reproduce chemically and spatially precise molecular arrangements, that is, molecular blueprints. In a broad context, the engineering of a molecular blueprint represents the fabrication of an integrated all-organic macromolecular electronic circuit. In this Perspective, we suggest chemical routes, as well as convergent on-surface synthesis and microfabrication approaches, for the ultimate goal of bringing the field closer to technology.
authors: Nanochemistry Laboratory, ISIS-CNRS 7006, Université de Strasbourg, 8 Allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
authors: Carlos-Andres
authors: CA
authors: Palma
authors: Paolo
authors: P
authors: Samorì
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