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. Mo3S6I3 nanowire–gold nanoparticle network (AFM topographical image, size ∼8 × 4 µm2).