Silver-based atomic switch forms stable electrical connections between individual molecules/ metal electrodes for scalable molecular electronics

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1108479

"multiple tantalum oxide molecular junctions can be created automatically/ simultaneously... approx. 0.3 V individual molecular circuits, without use of silicon... stable electrical contacts (molecular junctions) between functional molecules (rectifiers, switches, memory units)/ metal electrodes... atomic switch chemically forms/ breaks conductive path rather than moving physical parts, ON = positive voltage, silver atoms move... highly energy-efficient molecular switches/ sensors leveraging molecules' quantum properties"