Environment-assisted quantum transport through single-molecule junctions. Issue 43 (30th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sowa, Jakub K.; Mol, Jan A.; Briggs, G. Andrew D.; Gauger, Erik M.
• Is Part Of: Physical chemistry chemical physics. Volume 19:Issue 43(2017)
• Page Start: 29534
• Page End: 29539
• Publication Date: 2017-10-30
• Subjects: Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Periodicals; 541.3
• DOI: 10.1039/c7cp06237k
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-9076

Abstract

Abstract : The celebrated mechanism of environment-assisted quantum transport is translated to the realm of charge transfer in molecular systems. Abstract : Single-molecule electronics has been envisioned as the ultimate goal in the miniaturisation of electronic circuits. While the aim of incorporating single-molecule junctions into modern technology still proves elusive, recent developments in this field have begun to enable experimental investigation of fundamental concepts within the area of chemical physics. One such phenomenon is the concept of environment-assisted quantum transport which has emerged from the investigation of exciton transport in photosynthetic complexes. Here, we study charge transport through a two-site molecular junction coupled to a vibrational environment. We demonstrate that vibrational interactions can significantly enhance the current through specific molecular orbitals. Our study offers a clear pathway towards finding and identifying environment-assisted transport phenomena in charge transport settings.