Abstract: The invention relates to tuned multifunctional linker molecules for charge transport through organic-inorganic composite structures. The problem underlying the present invention is to provide multifunctional linker molecules for tuning the conductivity in nanoparticle-linker assemblies which can be used in the formation of electronic networks and circuits and thin films of nanoparticles. The problem is solved according to the invention by providing a multifunctional linker molecule of the general structure CON1-FUNC1-X-FUNC2-CON2 in which X is the central body of the molecule, FUNC1 and FUNC2 independently of each other are molecular groups introducing a dipole moment and/or capable of forming intermolecular and/or intramolecular hydrogen bonding networks, and CON 1 and CON 2 independently of each other are molecular groups binding to nanostructured units comprising metal and semiconductor materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to asymmetric molecular bilayers for the use in the junctions of electronic devices, such as crossbar junctions, comprising the general structure ET-MT( )MB-EB, wherein ET and EB denote a top and a bottom electrode, MT and MB represent functional molecules both forming a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on said top or bottom electrode, and the symbol ( ) denotes a non-covalent interaction between the two monolayers, resulting in a molecular bilayer, sandwiched between the two electrodes. The electrodes are solid state electrodes and stationary with respect to each other. The present invention also relates to a method of producing such assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to asymmetric molecular bilayers for the use in the junctions of electronic devices, such as crossbar junctions, comprising the general structure ET-MT( )MB-EB, wherein ET and EB denote a top and a bottom electrode, MT and MB represent functional molecules both forming a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on said top or bottom electrode, and the symbol ( ) denotes a non-covalent interaction between the two monolayers, resulting in a molecular bilayer, sandwiched between the two electrodes. The electrodes are solid state electrodes and stationary with respect to each other. The present invention also relates to a method of producing such assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming a film of nanoparticles interlinked with each other using a polyfunctional linker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming a film of nanoparticles interlinked with each other using a polyfunctional linker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to molecules exhibiting rectifying properties. In particular, the present invention relates to a molecular rectifying assembly, comprising the general structure METAL1-CON1-BRIDGE-CON2-METAL2 in which CON1 and CON2 are a connecting group or connecting part and independently of each other are molecular groups bound to METAL1,2 in such a way that an adsorbate state with an energy close to the Fermi energy of the metal is formed at one or both of the METAL1,2/CON1,2 interfaces, METAL is selected from metals and/or alloys of metals, and BRIDGE is the core of the molecule, consisting of pi-conjugated and non-conjugated parts. Furthermore, the present invention relates to uses of said molecular rectifying assembly or the production of electronic devices where molecules are placed between at least two electrodes.

Abstract: The invention relates to tuned multifunctional linker molecules for charge transport through organic-inorganic composite structures. The problem underlying the present invention is to provide multifunctional linker molecules for tuning the conductivity in nanoparticle-linker assemblies which can be used in the formation of electronic networks and circuits and thin films of nanoparticles. The problem is solved according to the invention by providing a multifunctional linker molecule of the general structure CON1-FUNC1-X-FUNC2-CON2 in which X is the central body of the molecule, FUNC1 and FUNC2 independently of each other are molecular groups introducing a dipole moment and/or capable of forming intermolecular and/or intramolecular hydrogen bonding networks, and CON 1 and CON 2 independently of each other are molecular groups binding to nanostructured units comprising metal and semiconductor materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyfluorenes end-capped with at least one charge-transporting moiety, and to films and devices based thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyfluorenes end-capped with at least one charge-transporting moiety, and to films and devices based thereon.