Characterization and Application of Supramolecular Junctions

This review presents an overview of supramolecular electronics, an emerging and rapidly growing field that converges supramolecular chemistry and single-molecule electronics. Intensive attention is paid to depicting the electrical properties of various individual supramolecular assemblies and the unique quantum effects during intermolecular charge transport. Moreover, the dynamic monitoring of the supramolecular assembly processes at the single-molecule scale and the application of supramolecular electronics are also discussed.

Abstract

The convergence of supramolecular chemistry and single-molecule electronics offers a new perspective on supramolecular electronics, and provides a new avenue toward understanding and application of intermolecular charge transport at the molecular level. In this review, we will provide an overview of the advances in the characterization technique for the investigation of intermolecular charge transport, and summarize the experimental investigation of several non-covalent interactions, including π-π stacking interactions, hydrogen bonding, host-guest interactions and σ-σ interactions at the single-molecule level. We will also provide a perspective on supramolecular electronics and discuss the potential applications and future challenges.

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