研究目的
Investigating the quantum dot behavior of atomically precise graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) integrated in a device geometry and the preservation of their electronic structure upon device integration.
研究成果
The study successfully demonstrates the integration of short 5-AGNRs in a device geometry using sub-5 nm graphene junctions, observing metal-like IV-curves at room temperature and single-electron transistor behavior at 13 K. The findings validate the use of graphene electrodes to contact ultra-small GNRs and highlight the prospects of GNR-based electronic devices.
研究不足
The high resistances observed may be due to a weak coupling between the GNRs and the graphene electrodes, attributed to the presence of tunneling barriers at the graphene/GNR interfaces. The sample-to-sample variations may also be related to differences in length of the ribbons and the number of ribbons bridging the gap.