Publications [#232044] of David N. Beratan

Journal Articles

  1. Hopfield, JJ; Onuchic, JN; Beratan, DN, "A molecular shift register based on electron transfer.", Science (New York, N.Y.)August,, 1988, 241(4867), 817-820 [17829175], [doi].
    (last updated on 2025/04/16)

    Abstract:
    An electronic shift-register memory at the molecular level is described. The memory elements are based on a chain of electron-transfer molecules and the information is shifted by photoinduced electron-transfer reactions. This device integrates designed electronic molecules onto a very large scale integrated (silicon microelectronic) substrate, providing an example of a "molecular electronic device" that could actually be made. The design requirements for such a device and possible synthetic strategies are discussed. Devices along these lines should have lower energy usage and enhanced storage density.