Single Molecules Leading the Next Era of Sensing and Computing Nanoelectronics

In recent decades, electronic performance has improved by integrating billions of transistors on a single chip, made possible through the miniaturization of transistors, which has now reached the molecular dimension. This article explores the feasibility, possibilities, and potentialities of incorporating computing, sensing, and information storage functionalities in single molecules. Leveraging self-assembly techniques, molecular synthesis, and modern ab initio modeling, this field is promising for cost-effective and highly customizable electronic devices, leading to the next era of molecular nanoelectronics devices.