Transient charge accumulation in a capacitive self-assembled monolayer.

Cohen, Hagai; Maoz, Rivka; Sagiv, Jacob · Nano Lett · 2006

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Charge accumulation in an organosilane monolayer self-assembled on silicon is studied using electron-spectroscopy-based chemically resolved electrical measurements (CREM). By resolving the net electrical response of the organic layer, a significant capability of holding extra charge is indicated. Quantum size effects at a molecularly thin layer and the role of competing discharge mechanisms, including defect-assisted leakage currents, are discussed.

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