Multiple molecular logic functions and molecular calculations facilitated by surfactant's versatility

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Sep 21:(35):4141-3. doi: 10.1039/b805876h. Epub 2008 Jul 23.

Abstract

Two isomeric compounds and , combining intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) and photoinduced electron transfer (PET) mechanisms together, were designed and used as logic gates with configurable multiple outputs; ten different logic functions (AND, NAND, OR, NOR, XNOR, INHIBIT, YES, NO, PASS 1 and PASS 0) were achieved by varying the inputs threshold or by altering the inputs; furthermore, half addition and half subtraction were performed within (or ); the concept demonstrated here may provide a strategy for constructing more integrated molecular level devices with multiple functions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate / chemistry
  • Spectrum Analysis / methods
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry*

Substances

  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate