Charge transport through linear carbon atomic chains #chemsky
Nature Chemistry, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02175-wExtreme reactivity has long hindered the study of linear atomic carbon chains (carbyne). Now it has been shown that transmetallation of suitable precursors overcomes stability issues, delivering 1D Au|Cn|Au junctions that sustain high currents through a cumulene ⋯C=C=C=C⋯ valence structure with 12 or more carbon atoms and enabling their potential for 1D electronics.
