STM studies for surface-mounted molecular rotors: a mini review

Tianyi Yang; Ruiqin Zhang

doi:10.1007/s43673-023-00107-1

STM studies for surface-mounted molecular rotors : a mini review

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Department of Physics

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Original language	English
Article number	6
Journal / Publication	AAPPS Bulletin
Volume	34
Online published	9 Jan 2024
Publication status	Published - 2024

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DOI	DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s43673-023-00107-1 Final Published version
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Abstract

A molecular rotor is a molecule/molecular system that performs rotary motions under an external stimulus. Molecular rotors are promising for applications in medicine, optical usage, information science, etc. A molecular rotor is also a crucial component in constructing more sophisticated functional molecular machines. Anchoring molecular rotors on surfaces is regarded as a feasible way of building functional molecular rotor systems. Scanning tunneling microscope (STM) is a powerful tool for studying surface dynamics in real space on atomic precision. It provides an ideal platform for both qualitatively and quantitively investigating single and self-assembled molecular rotors mounted on surfaces. Herein, we review a series of studies utilizing STM to unveil the methodologies that are increasingly used in the area of surface-mounted molecule rotors. A combined usage of these methodologies is more and more necessary for researchers to advance the molecular rotor study in future. © The Author(s) 2024.