A Molecular Diode with a Statistically Robust Rectification Ratio of Three Orders of Magnitude.

Yuan, Li; Breuer, Rochus; Jiang, Li; Schmittel, Michael; Nijhuis, Christian A · Nano Lett · 2015

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

This paper describes a molecular diode with high, statistically robust, rectification ratios R of 1.1 × 10(3). These diodes operate with a new mechanism of charge transport based on sequential tunneling involving both the HOMO and HOMO-1 positioned asymmetrically inside the junction. In addition, the diodes are stable and withstand voltage cycling for 1500 times, and the yield in working junctions is 90%.