Illuminating Molecular Electronic Rectification

该项目旨在开发包含有机金属络合物的分子整流器，用于未来的电子应用。有机金属分子将成为电子设备不可或缺的一部分，以改善半导体小型化带来的技术问题。预期的结果是一种新的分子设计方法，在单分子和大面积分子结中提供整流响应。这应该会在澳大利亚建立制造能力，并通过应对分子电子领域的重大挑战来加强国际合作和声誉。由此带来的好处包括熟练的研究人员、澳大利亚研究的国际化以及对基础科学的贡献。

This project aims to develop molecular rectifiers incorporating organometallic complexes for future electronics applications. The organometallic molecules will be an integral part of the electronic device to ameliorate the technological problems arising from miniaturisation of semiconductors. Expected outcomes are a new approach to molecular designs that provide a rectifying response in single molecules and large area molecular junctions. This should build manufacturing capacity in Australia and enhance international collaboration and reputation by addressing significant challenges in molecular electronics. Benefits arising include skilled researchers, internationalisation of Australian research and contributions to fundamental science.