Nanoprinting organic molecules at the quantum level

Organic compounds present a powerful platform for nanotechnological applications. In particular, molecules suitable for optical functionalities such as single photon generation and energy transfer have great promise for complex nanophotonic circuitry due to their large variety of spectral properties...

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Published in:Nature communications 2019-04, Vol.10 (1), p.1880-8, Article 1880
Main Authors: Hail, Claudio U., Höller, Christian, Matsuzaki, Korenobu, Rohner, Patrik, Renger, Jan, Sandoghdar, Vahid, Poulikakos, Dimos, Eghlidi, Hadi
Format: Article
Language:English
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Accuracy
Circuits
Coupling (molecular)
Electrohydrodynamics
Emitters
Energy transfer
Fabrication
Hail
Humanities and Social Sciences
Integration
Molecular beam epitaxy
multidisciplinary
Nanocrystals
Organic chemistry
Organic compounds
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Solvents
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Summary:Organic compounds present a powerful platform for nanotechnological applications. In particular, molecules suitable for optical functionalities such as single photon generation and energy transfer have great promise for complex nanophotonic circuitry due to their large variety of spectral properties, efficient absorption and emission, and ease of synthesis. Optimal integration, however, calls for control over position and orientation of individual molecules. While various methods have been explored for reaching this regime in the past, none satisfies requirements necessary for practical applications. Here, we present direct non-contact electrohydrodynamic nanoprinting of a countable number of photostable and oriented molecules in a nanocrystal host with subwavelength positioning accuracy. We demonstrate the power of our approach by writing arbitrary patterns and controlled coupling of single molecules to the near field of optical nanostructures. Placement precision, high yield and fabrication facility of our method open many doors for the realization of novel nanophotonic devices. Integration of emitters for nanophotonic applications requires precise control over their position and orientation. Here, Hail et al. demonstrate the positioning of a single and a small number of oriented molecules with subwavelength accuracy bu direct non-contact electrohydrodynamic nanoprinting.
ISSN:2041-1723
2041-1723
DOI:10.1038/s41467-019-09877-5