196: Functional Porphyrin Nanostructures for Molecular Electronics: Structural, Mechanical, and Electronic Properties of Self-Assembled Ionic Metal-Free Porphyrins
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Synthesis, Morphology, and Growth of Porphyrin Nanostructures
Ionic Self-Assembly Synthesis
Morphological Characterization by Scanning Probe and Electron Microscopy
Stoichiometry and Structural Characterization of Porphyrin Nanostructures
Structural Characterization and Growth Mechanism of Porphyrin Nanostructures
Determination of Crystallinity from Selected Area Electron Diffraction and X-ray Diffraction (Models of Crystal Structures and Molecular Organization)
Growth Mechanism and Modeling
Mechanical Properties of Porphyrin Nanostructures
Overview
Nanoindentation Measurements Using Atomic Force Microscopy
Electronic Properties of Porphyrin Nanostructures
Overview
Electron Transport Studied by Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy
Conclusions and Future Directions
Acknowledgments
References