Mo6S3I6 molecular wires: From a one-dimensional quantum fluid to self-organized critical self-assembled networks

Charge transport measurements on flexible Mo6S3I6 molecular wires of different diameters are best described by tunnelling through Tomonaga-Luttinger liquid segments, which is in some cases modified by environmental Coulomb blockade arising from deformations or imperfections. The unique S-bonding chemistry of Mo6S3I6 wires and gold nanoparticles enables self-assembly of large molecular-scale inorganic networks. The topological characteristics of networks indicate an intrinsic tendency to self-organize into a scale-invariant critical state. [GRAPHICS] Mo3S6I3 nanowire-gold nanoparticle network (AFM topographical image, size similar to 8 x 4 mu m(2)).