Chemistry of Nanomolecular Systems : Towards the Realization of Molecular Devices

This book describes contemporary efforts to develop nano-molecular systems for future molecular electronics in which single molecules act as the basic elements in electrical circuits. It also describes the theory needed to understand the relevant physical processes. In addition to treating the synthesis and characterization of suitable molecules for achieving this goal, the contributions describe frontier research, thus gives a comprehensive introduction and discussion of worldwide research. Starting with the synthesis of novel molecules for molecular nano-systems, the monograph deals mainly with nano-molecular systems on solid surfaces and the evaluation of the system with SPM, and ends with a review of nano-molecular systems.