Molecular spintronics : from organic semiconductors to self-assembled monolayers /: from organic semiconductors to self-assembled monolayers. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Marta Galbiati.
• Authors: Galbiati, Marta
• Contents: Introduction to spintronics -- Why bring organic and molecular electronics to spintronics -- State of the art in organic and molecular spintronics -- Introduction to Self-Assembled Monolayers -- SAMs based device fabrication and characterization -- Magneto-transport results in SAM based MTJs -- State of the art in Alq3-based spintronic devices -- Magneto-transport results in Alq3 based OSVs. Parts of this thesis have been published in the following journal articles:; Supervisors' Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Symbols; Part I Introduction to Organic and Molecular Spintronics ; 1 Introduction to Spintronics; 1.1 Electronic Structure of Ferromagnetic Metals; 1.1.1 Conduction in Ferromagnetic Metals; 1.1.2 Spin Polarization Measurement; 1.2 Principle of a Basic Spintronic Device; 1.3 Tunnel Magnetoresistance; 1.3.1 Jullière's Model; 1.3.2 Development of Magnetic Tunnel Junctions; 1.3.3 Characteristics of Tunnel Magnetoresistance, Beyond Jullière's Model; References. 2 Why Bring Organic and Molecular Electronics to Spintronics2.1 Introduction to Organic and Molecular Electronics; 2.2 Main Difference Between Organic and Inorganic Materials; 2.2.1 Behaviour at the Interface; 2.2.2 Electronic Properties of Molecules; 2.3 Advantages of Organic and Molecular Materials for Spintronics; References; 3 State of the Art in Organic and Molecular Spintronics; 3.1 Introduction to Organic and Molecular Spintronics; 3.2 Spinterface; 3.2.1 A Model to Explain Spintronics Tailoring Through Molecular Spin Hybridization. 3.2.2 Experimental Evidence of Spin Polarization Tailoring3.3 Conclusion; References; Part II Self-Assembled Monolayers for Molecular Spintronics ; 4 Introduction to Self-Assembled Monolayers; 4.1 Why Self-Assembled Monolayers?; 4.1.1 Influence of the Molecular Body; 4.1.2 Influence of the Head and Anchoring Group; 4.1.3 And for Spintronics?; 4.2 How to Contact Self-Assembled Monolayers; 4.2.1 Examples of Contacting Methods; 4.3 Transport in Self-Assembled Monolayers; 4.3.1 Introduction to the Main Models of Direct Tunneling; 4.3.2 Transition Voltage Spectroscopy (TVS). 4.4 Application to Devices: The Alkyl-Chain Case4.4.1 Where Does the Electron Go?; 4.5 State of the Art on SAMs-Based Magnetic Tunnel Junctions for Spintronics; References; 5 SAMs Based Device Fabrication and Characterization; 5.1 Choice of Device Geometry; 5.2 Choice of the Bottom Electrode; 5.3 Self-Assembled Monolayers Grafting Over LSMO; 5.3.1 Grafting Protocol for SAMs Over LSMO; 5.3.2 Characterization of SAMs Grafted Over LSMO; 5.4 Fabrication of the Nanojunctions; 5.4.1 First Step: Optical Lithography; 5.4.2 Second Step: Nanoindentation Lithography. 5.4.3 Third Step: Self-Assembled Monolayer Deposition5.4.4 Fourth Step: Top Electrode Deposition and Sample Bonding; References; 6 Magneto-Transport Results in SAM Based MTJs; 6.1 Experimental Set-Up; 6.2 Inelastic Electron Tunneling Spectroscopy; 6.3 Magneto-Transport Results on LSMO/C12P/Co Nanojunctions; 6.3.1 Electrical Characterization of the Nano-Junctions; 6.3.2 Tunnel Magnetoresistance; 6.4 Magneto-Transport Results by Tuning the Molecular Thickness; 6.4.1 Resistance Dependence on Molecular Chain Length; 6.4.2 TMR Dependence on Molecular Chain Length; 6.5 Conclusions; References.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 183 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 621.381; Chemistry; Spintronics -- Research; Chemistry, Organic; Chemistry, Physical organic; Magnetism; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical; Chemistry, Organic; Science -- Solid State Physics; Science -- Chemistry -- Physical & Theoretical; Science -- Magnetism; Condensed matter physics (liquid state & solid state physics); Physical chemistry; Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism; Science -- Chemistry -- Organic; Organic chemistry; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319226118; 3319226118
• Related ISBNs: 9783319226101; 331922610X; 9783319226101
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 23, 2015).
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