STM‐Based Molecular Junction of Carbon Nano‐Onion

Get to know the onion: Conductance measurements for functionalized carbon nano-onions were conducted using an STM-based molecular junction approach (see picture). It was found that electron transmission through these systems occurs by a tunneling mechanism. The carbon-based core seems to provide a very efficient medium for electron transmission, with conductance values comparable to those of metallic nanowires. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.