Zou's Research Group

Molecular Electronics: 

In collaboration with Professors Zhou and Yarrison-Rice (Physics Department), we are using novel inorganic complexes containing two or more metal centers as molecular diodes and transistors. The unique molecular electronic properties come from the difference in the electron affinity of the metal centers and the possibility of forming multiple metal-metal bonds between the two metal atoms. The conductivity measurements are conducted using electrode pairs with a nanometer scale gap, where the molecules being tested will be located. This project heavily involves organic/inorganic synthesis as well as nanofabrication and characterization.