Imine linkers enable the formation of robust single-molecule junctions

Yidong Xiao; Chaochao Xie; Ya-Qi Kong; Guang-Ping Zhang; Xuefeng Tan; Haixing Li

doi:10.1039/d6cc00813e

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Imine linkers enable the formation of robust single-molecule junctions

Yidong Xiao Chaochao Xie Ya-Qi Kong Guang-Ping Zhang Xuefeng Tan

Haixing Li

Chemical Communications · Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

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Abstract

Imine groups are demonstrated to work as chemical anchor groups by forming dative interactions with gold electrodes in creating stable single-molecule junctions.

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Published: Jan 01, 2026
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Authors

Y

Yidong Xiao

Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China

C

Chaochao Xie

Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China

Y

Ya-Qi Kong

School of Physics and Electronics, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250358, China

G

Guang-Ping Zhang

School of Physics and Electronics, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250358, China

X

Xuefeng Tan

Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China

H

Haixing Li

Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China Award: 22173052

Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province Award: 2025A1515011929

Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee Award: 21310722

Cite This Article

Yidong Xiao, Chaochao Xie, Ya-Qi Kong, et al. (2026). Imine linkers enable the formation of robust single-molecule junctions. Chemical Communications. https://doi.org/10.1039/d6cc00813e

Imine linkers enable the formation of robust single-molecule junctions

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