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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 712-723 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 May |
Keywords
- Carbenes anchors
- Electric fields
- Molecular electronics
- N-Heterocyclic carbenes
- Rotors
- Switches
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)