Hybrid molecular memory devices and methods of use thereof

A hybrid microelectronic memory device, comprising:

• (a) a substrate having a surface, a first region adjacent said surface, and a second region different from said first region on said first region, wherein said first and second regions form a structure that depletes minority carriers from said second region;
• (b) a film comprising redox-active molecules on said second region;
• and
• (c) an electrode connected to said redox active molecules opposite said substrate surface.

A method of determining the lateral conductivity of a redox-active molecule when deposited as a film on a substrate, comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing a substrate having a surface, a first region of first conductivity type adjacent said surface, and a second region of second conductivity type adjacent said surface and adjacent said first region;
• (b) depositing a film comprising said redox-active molecule on said first and second regions;
• and
• (c) determining the presence of an additional oxidation state from said film due to the presence of said second region of second conductivity type to thereby determine the lateral conductivity of said redox-active molecule when deposited as a film on said substrate.