title: Molecular Transport Junctions Created By Self-Contacting Gapped Nanowires.
abstract: Molecular transport junctions (MTJs) are important components in molecular electronic devices. However, the synthesis of MTJs remains a significant challenge, as the dimensions of the junction must be tailored for each experiment, based on the molecular lengths. A novel methodology is reported for forming MTJs, taking advantage of capillary and van der Waals forces.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, 61452, Korea.
authors.forename: Jong Kuk
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, P.O. Box 5825, Doha, Qatar.
authors.forename: One-Sun
authors.initials: OS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Korea.
authors.forename: Jae-Won
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Jang
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah Hurst
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Petrosko
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA.
authors.forename: George C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Schatz
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA.
authors.forename: Chad A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Mirkin
keywords: DLVO theory; molecular electronics; molecular transport junctions; on-wire lithography, nanowires