Patent ID: 6586787
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: B82Y,H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
A single electron device comprising:a first electrode; a second electrode disposed to face the first electrode; and a nanoparticle derivative arranged in a predetermined array to bridge the first electrode and the second electrode, having formula (I): â€”Aâ€”Mâ€”Aâ€”â€ƒâ€ƒ(I) â€ƒwherein, M represents nanoparticles of Au, Ag, Pd, or Pt; and A has formula (II): â€”Xâ€”Râ€”Fâ€”Râ€”Xâ€”â€ƒâ€ƒ(II) â€ƒwherein X is N, S, or â€ƒwherein G=OH or NH2; R is a C1-12 alkyl group, a C1-12 cycloalkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group; and F is C60, C70, or a carbon nanotube.