Browsing by Author "Pang, Harry F."

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    Hybrid molecular electronic devices containing molecule-functionalized surfaces for switching- memory- and sensor applications and methods for fabricating same
    (2013-01-29) Tour, James M.; Stewart, Michael P.; He, Jianli; Pang, Harry F.; Rice University; United States Patent and Trademark Office
    This invention is generally related to a method of making a molecule-surface interface comprising at least one surface comprising at least one material and at least one organic group wherein the organic group is adjoined to the surface and the method comprises contacting at least one organic group precursor with at least one surface wherein the organic group precursor is capable of reacting with the surface in a manner sufficient to adjoin the organic group and the surface. The present invention is directed to hybrid molecular electronic devices having a molecule-surface interface. Such hybrid molecular electronic devices may advantageously have either a top or bottom gate electrode for modifying a conductivity of the devices.
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    Method of making a nanoscale electronic device
    (2005-09-20) Pang, Harry F.; Tour, James M.; Rice University; United States Patent and Trademark Office
    The present invention relates to a method of making a nanoscale electronic device wherein said device comprises a gap between about 0.1 nm and about 100 nm between at least two conductors, semiconductors or the combination thereof. The method features complete assembly of electrical contacts before addition of a molecular component thereby preserving the integrity of the molecular electronic component and maintaining a well-formed gap. The gap produced is within the nanoscale regime, has uniform width and is further characterized by surfaces that are uniformly smooth.