Inexpensive, functional and atomically precise molecules could be the basis of future electronic devices, but integrating them into circuits will require the development of new ways to control the interface between molecules and electrodes.
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Scientific discussions with M. Mayor, M. Calame, Ch. Schönenberger, F. von Wrochem, T. Björnholm and H. van der Zant, as well as within IBM's molecular electronics group were highly appreciated.
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Lörtscher, E. Wiring molecules into circuits. Nature Nanotech 8, 381–384 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2013.105
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