Benzene provides the missing link in molecular junctions

Abstract

A Viewpoint on: Highly Conductive Molecular Junctions Based on Direct Binding of Benzene to Platinum Electrodes M. Kiguchi, O. Tal, S.Wohlthat, F. Pauly, M. Krieger, D. Djukic, J. C. Cuevas and J. M. van Ruitenbeek Phys. Rev. Lett. 101, 046801 (2008) – Published July 21, 2008