University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2): 137-150.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202410042

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Development and Teaching Design of a Single-Molecule Electrical Measurement Instrument

Yalan Chen1, Yuqing Ye1, Haojie Liu2, Junyang Liu1,2, Wenfeng Wu3, Jie Bai1,2, Xiaohui Li1, Wenjing Hong1,2   

  1. 1 State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian Province, China;
    2 Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory, Xiamen 361005, Fujian Province, China;
    3 VR (Xiamen) Technology Co. Ltd., Xiamen 361005, Fujian Province, China
  • Received:2024-10-10 Accepted:2024-12-19 Published:2025-02-22
  • Contact: Wenjing Hong, Xiaohui Li, Jie Bai E-mail:whong@xmu.edu.cn;lixiaohui@xmu.edu.cn;baijie@xmu.edu.cn

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Abstract: In an effort to bridge the gap in undergraduate laboratory teaching content related to single-molecule scale electrical characterization, we have developed a high-precision instrument. And, this instrument, designed to measure the electrical properties of single-molecule devices, is tailored specifically for laboratory teaching courses. This experiment has become a required course for “Chemical Metrology and Technology” major at Xiamen University, as well as part of the Chemical Metrology Experiments in the Chemistry “101 Plan”, displaying a distinct interdisciplinary character. Undertaking this laboratory course allows students to explore the emerging trends in future chip technology while simultaneously honing their cross-disciplinary thinking skills in a hands-on learning environment.

Key words: Chemical metrology experiments, Single-molecule devices, Teaching instruments, Instrument development