Researchers demonstrate single-molecule electronic 'switch' using ladder-like molecules

https://phys.org/news/2023-06-single-molecule-electronic-ladder-like-molecules.html

"vary current at nanoscale in response to external stimuli... locking linear molecular backbone into conductive ladder-type structure... enhances stability highly promising single-molecule electronics... wide range conductivity levels and different molecular states... programmable stimuli switched on/ off using pH, optical fields, electric fields, magnetic fields, mechanical forces and electrochemical control... rigid, coplanar form enhances electronic molecular properties, making the flow of electrons through the material easier.