ERA NanoSci - SEmicoNducting SupramOlecular nanoscale wiRes and Field-Effect TransistorS

• Applicant: Professor Dr. Klaus Müllen
• Subject Area: Physical Chemistry of Molecules, Liquids and Interfaces, Biophysical Chemistry ; Theoretical Chemistry: Electronic Structure, Dynamics, Simulation
• Term: from 2009 to 2013
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 117943757

SENSORS aims to generate new knowledge to underpin the development of new interfacing protocols for nanoscale organic logics. SENSORS relies on supramolecular approach to the design, synthesis and use of solution-processable Supramolecularly Engineered Nanostructured Materials (SENMs) with electronic function, to seek new solutions for solving key interfacing issues of wires and transistors prototypes (molecular-/meso-scale). SENSORS matches the scopes of NanoSciEra as its objectives are:1.Synthetic and supramolecular chemistry of functionalized conjugated 1D & 2D systems2.Development of hierarchical protocols for interfacing and self-organisation of electroactive SENMs from sub-nm scale upwards 3.Top-down & bottom-up electrodes nanofabrication with gaps down to 30 nm4.Interfacing of SENMs with both substrate and electrodes5.Fabrication of supramolecular wires & Field-Effect Transistors. Our ultimate goal is to reach carrier mobilities >=4

• DFG Programme: Research Grants
• International Connection: France, United Kingdom
• Participating Persons: Professor Dr. Franco Cacialli; Professor Dr. Richard H. Friend; Professor Dr. Paolo Samorì