N-Heterocyclic Carbene Anchors in Electronics Applications

Seohyun Kang, Seo Eun Byeon, Hyo Jae Yoon

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Abstract

Since the first demonstration of chemisorption of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) on a gold substrate by Weidner and Siemeling in 2011, NHCs for anchors to deposit molecules on metallic surfaces are gathering increasing attention in academic research. The covalent chemistry of divalent carbenic C atom in NHCs with coinage metal substates can overcome the limitations that traditional thiol anchors have encountered. This review covers recent advances on NHC anchor-based molecular devices for electronics applications through the following stepwise approach. (1) The background of covalent bonding of NHC with coinage metals is briefly introduced. (2) Next, a comprehensive summary about functions of NHC anchor-based molecular devices under electric fields is provided. (3) Last, we wrap up this review, discussing future challenges and perspectives.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)712-723
Number of pages12
JournalBulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
Volume42
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021 May

Keywords

  • Carbenes anchors
  • Electric fields
  • Molecular electronics
  • N-Heterocyclic carbenes
  • Rotors
  • Switches

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)

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