Molecular Electronics: Advancements in Nanoscale Device Fabrication and Applications

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Molecular electronics: This chapter introduces the basic principles and applications of molecular electronics, setting the stage for the entire book.

2: Molecular wire: Explores the concept of molecular wires, which enable efficient electrical conduction at the molecular scale.

3: Organic solar cell: Focuses on the role of organic materials in the design and development of efficient solar cells.

4: Molecular scale electronics: Examines how molecular scale components can be integrated into traditional electronics for enhanced performance.

5: Pseudocapacitance: Discusses the role of pseudocapacitance in energy storage devices, particularly in relation to molecular electronics.

6: Molecular engineering: Looks at the techniques of molecular engineering to design and create functional molecular devices.

7: Conductive polymer: Analyzes the properties and applications of conductive polymers in flexible electronic devices.

8: Chemically modified electrode: Explores how chemical modifications to electrodes enhance their functionality in molecular electronics.

9: Carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics: Investigates the integration of carbon nanotubes in photovoltaic systems to improve efficiency.

10: Hybrid solar cell: Discusses the development and integration of hybrid solar cells combining organic and inorganic materials for improved energy capture.

11: PEDOT:PSS: Explores the use of PEDOT:PSS in organic electronics, particularly in flexible displays and solar cells.

12: Indium tin oxide: Focuses on the role of indium tin oxide in the development of transparent and conductive films for electronic devices.

13: Printed electronics: Examines the growing field of printed electronics, where molecular systems are printed onto flexible substrates.

14: PEDOTTMA: Investigates the unique properties of PEDOTTMA in molecular electronics, particularly in organic photovoltaics.

15: Organic electronics: Provides a broad overview of organic electronics, covering materials, devices, and applications in energy and communication systems.

16: Photoconductive atomic force microscopy: Introduces the use of atomic force microscopy for studying photoconductive properties in molecular systems.

17: Transparent conducting film: Discusses the development and applications of transparent conducting films in displays, sensors, and solar cells.

18: Supramolecular electronics: Delves into supramolecular structures and their potential for creating advanced molecular electronic devices.

19: Organic semiconductor: Explores organic semiconductors and their significant role in the development of flexible and lowcost electronics.

20: Electric current: Focuses on the behavior of electric current in molecular systems and how it affects the performance of devices.

21: Chemiresistor: Examines the principles and applications of chemiresistors, sensors that detect changes in chemical composition.

This book bridges the gap between theoretical molecular electronics and practical realworld applications. It is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the future of nanoelectronics and its diverse applications in solar cells, energy storage, and flexible electronics.