Atomically precise low-dimensional metal-organic nanostructures with tailored electronic properties

Electronic devices rely on technologies allowing for the control of the flow of electron in a semiconducting material. This behaviour depends on the electronic properties of the material, at the atomic level. In particular, we focus on two different systems consisting of atomically precise low-dimensional metal-organic nanostructures on a noble metal surface, with potential for optoelectronics applications. Our experimental low temperature scanning probe microscopy and photoelectron spectroscopy measurements demonstrate the close relation between the implementation of these systems (single units or layers) and the resulting electronic properties. Our results constitute an important step for the translation of these nanosystems onto new technologies such as: catalysis, molecular electronics, light-harvesting.