title: Synthesis of one-dimensional metal-containing insulated molecular wire with versatile properties directed toward molecular electronics materials.
abstract: We report, herein, the design, synthesis, and properties of new materials directed toward molecular electronics. A transition metal-containing insulated molecular wire was synthesized through the coordination polymerization of a Ru(II) porphyrin with an insulated bridging ligand of well-defined structure. The wire displayed not only high linearity and rigidity, but also high intramolecular charge mobility. Owing to the unique properties of the coordination bond, the interconversion between the monomer and polymer states was realized under a carbon monoxide atmosphere or UV irradiation. The results demonstrated a high potential of the metal-containing insulated molecular wire for applications in molecular electronics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University , Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Masai
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Terao
authors.forename: Shu
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Seki
authors.forename: Shigeto
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nakashima
authors.forename: Manabu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kiguchi
authors.forename: Kento
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Okoshi
authors.forename: Tetsuaki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fujihara
authors.forename: Yasushi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tsuji