Owing to the bistable character of the single molecular magnet （SMM）, it can generate 100% spin-polarized currents even connected with normal （N） leads. In this work, we study the phonon-assisted spin current in N...Owing to the bistable character of the single molecular magnet （SMM）, it can generate 100% spin-polarized currents even connected with normal （N） leads. In this work, we study the phonon-assisted spin current in N- SMM-N systems. We mainly focus on the interplay of SMM＇s bistable character and electron-phonon coupling. It is found that when SMM is trapped in one of the lowest bistable states, it can generate phonon-assisted spin- polarized currents. At the up-spin transport channel, it is accompanied by a phonon-assisted up-spin current, while at the down-spin transport channel, it is accompanied by a phonon-assisted down-spin current.展开更多
π-πstacking,a fundamental noncovalent interaction between aromatic molecules,is essential for enabling charge transport across molecular fragments a process vital to both chemistry and biology.^(1,2)Owing to the wid...π-πstacking,a fundamental noncovalent interaction between aromatic molecules,is essential for enabling charge transport across molecular fragments a process vital to both chemistry and biology.^(1,2)Owing to the widespread importance ofπ-πinteractions in diverse fields,there is considerable interest in precisely modulating the interaction at the single-molecule scale.Studies have shown thatπ-πinteraction can be influenced by adjusting molecular concentration,^(3) applying mechanical forces,^(4) or designing target molecules with enhanced attraction.^(5)However,achieving precise control of intermolecularπ-πinteraction at the single-molecule level without altering molecular conformation or concentration remains a significant challenge.展开更多
This paper describes in details a new design of a fully automated multiple output micropotentiometer (?pot). A prototype has been built at the National Institute for Standards (NIS), Egypt to establish this highly imp...This paper describes in details a new design of a fully automated multiple output micropotentiometer (?pot). A prototype has been built at the National Institute for Standards (NIS), Egypt to establish this highly improved AC voltage source in the millivolt range. The new device offers three different outputs covering a wide frequency range from only one outlet. This valuably supports the precise sourcing ranges of low AC voltage at NIS. The design and the operation theory of this prototype have been discussed in details. An automatic calibration technique has been introduced through specially designed software using the LabVIEW program to enhance the calibration technique and to reduce the uncertainty contributions. Relative small AC-DC differences of our prototype in the three output ranges are fairly verified. The expanded uncertainties of the calibration results for the three output ranges have been faithfully estimated. However, further work is needed to achieve the optimum performance of this new device.展开更多
We report an electrochemically assisted mechanically controllable break junction （EC-MCBJ） approach to investigating single molecule conductance. Electrode pairs connected with a gold nanobridge were fabricated by e...We report an electrochemically assisted mechanically controllable break junction （EC-MCBJ） approach to investigating single molecule conductance. Electrode pairs connected with a gold nanobridge were fabricated by electrochemical deposition and then mounted on a homebuilt MCBJ platform. A large number of Au- molecule-Au junctions were produced sequentially by repeated breaking and reconnecting of the gold nanobridge. In order to measure their single molecule conductance, statistical conductance histograms were generated for benzene-l,4-dithiol （BDT） and 4,4＇-bipyridine （BPY）. The values extracted from these histograms were found to be in the same range as values previously reported in the literature. Our method is distinct from the ones used to acquire these previously reported literature values, however, in that it is faster, simpler, more cost-effective, and changing the electrode material is more convenient.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11504210,11504211,11504212,11274207,11274208,11174115 and 11325417the Key Program of the Ministry of Education of China under Grant No 212018+2 种基金Shanxi Provincial Scientific and Technological Project(2015031002-2)Shanxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation under Grant Nos2013011007-2 and 2013021010-5Outstanding Innovative Teams of Higher Learning Institutions of Shanxi Province
文摘Owing to the bistable character of the single molecular magnet （SMM）, it can generate 100% spin-polarized currents even connected with normal （N） leads. In this work, we study the phonon-assisted spin current in N- SMM-N systems. We mainly focus on the interplay of SMM＇s bistable character and electron-phonon coupling. It is found that when SMM is trapped in one of the lowest bistable states, it can generate phonon-assisted spin- polarized currents. At the up-spin transport channel, it is accompanied by a phonon-assisted up-spin current, while at the down-spin transport channel, it is accompanied by a phonon-assisted down-spin current.
文摘π-πstacking,a fundamental noncovalent interaction between aromatic molecules,is essential for enabling charge transport across molecular fragments a process vital to both chemistry and biology.^(1,2)Owing to the widespread importance ofπ-πinteractions in diverse fields,there is considerable interest in precisely modulating the interaction at the single-molecule scale.Studies have shown thatπ-πinteraction can be influenced by adjusting molecular concentration,^(3) applying mechanical forces,^(4) or designing target molecules with enhanced attraction.^(5)However,achieving precise control of intermolecularπ-πinteraction at the single-molecule level without altering molecular conformation or concentration remains a significant challenge.
文摘This paper describes in details a new design of a fully automated multiple output micropotentiometer (?pot). A prototype has been built at the National Institute for Standards (NIS), Egypt to establish this highly improved AC voltage source in the millivolt range. The new device offers three different outputs covering a wide frequency range from only one outlet. This valuably supports the precise sourcing ranges of low AC voltage at NIS. The design and the operation theory of this prototype have been discussed in details. An automatic calibration technique has been introduced through specially designed software using the LabVIEW program to enhance the calibration technique and to reduce the uncertainty contributions. Relative small AC-DC differences of our prototype in the three output ranges are fairly verified. The expanded uncertainties of the calibration results for the three output ranges have been faithfully estimated. However, further work is needed to achieve the optimum performance of this new device.
文摘We report an electrochemically assisted mechanically controllable break junction （EC-MCBJ） approach to investigating single molecule conductance. Electrode pairs connected with a gold nanobridge were fabricated by electrochemical deposition and then mounted on a homebuilt MCBJ platform. A large number of Au- molecule-Au junctions were produced sequentially by repeated breaking and reconnecting of the gold nanobridge. In order to measure their single molecule conductance, statistical conductance histograms were generated for benzene-l,4-dithiol （BDT） and 4,4＇-bipyridine （BPY）. The values extracted from these histograms were found to be in the same range as values previously reported in the literature. Our method is distinct from the ones used to acquire these previously reported literature values, however, in that it is faster, simpler, more cost-effective, and changing the electrode material is more convenient.
