Non‐Volatile Organic Memory Applications Enabled by In Situ Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles in a Self‐Assembled Block Copolymer

Abstract

A block copolymer with Au nanoparticles is shown to exhibit a memory effect, with the Au nanoparticles acting as floating charge storage components for the holes from pentacene in a metal–pentacene–insulator–silicon (MPIS) structure (see figure). This novel structure displays a large memory window of 2.1 V after programming and erasing modes, and excellent retention ability. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2008/adma200702567_s.pdf or from the author. 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.