Effects of Electrode Materials on Electron Transport for Single-Molecule Junctions

Abstract

The contact at the molecule–electrode interface is a key component for a range of molecule-based devices involving electron transport. An electrode–molecule–electrode configuration is a prototypical testbed for quantitatively studying the underlying physical chemistry. Rather than the molecular side of the interface, this review focuses on examples of electrode materials in the literature. The basic concepts and relevant experimental techniques are introduced.