Mohammed Ghadiyali , Shubham Tyagi , Udo Schwingenschlögl
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Abstract
Single-molecule devices can reach the physical limits of miniaturization and data storage density. Employing first-principles calculations and the non-equilibrium Green’s function method, we investigate Sn-phthalocyanine (SnPc) on an in-plane hBN-graphene heterostructure. The Sn atom can protrude to both sides of Pc (away from and toward the in-plane hBN-graphene heterostructure) and transformation between these two states is possible by means of the tip of a scanning tunneling microscope. We find that the difference in conductance between the two states provides an excellent switching ratio, which can be further enhanced by application of an in-plane bias and by gating.
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Materials Science & Engineering R: Reports is a journal that covers a wide range of topics in the field of materials science and engineering. It publishes both experimental and theoretical research papers, providing background information and critical assessments on various topics. The journal aims to publish high-quality and novel research papers and reviews.
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