Electrical bistability in electrografted 5-(4-undecenyloxyphenyl)-10,15,20-triphenylporphyrin monolayer on Si

The current-voltage characteristics of 5-(4-undecenyloxyphenyl)-10,15,20-triphenylporphyrin monolayer electrografted on Si exhibit electrical bistability, which can be utilized for the molecular memory effect.