Enhanced single-molecule magnetism in dysprosium complexes of a pristine cyclobutadienyl ligand
James P. Durrant, Jinkui Tang, Akseli Mansikkamäki, Richard A. Layfield
Abstract
Cyclobutadienyl ligands can generate much stronger axial crystal fields in dysprosium single-molecule magnets (SMMs) than more common cyclopentadienyl ligands, providing clues as to how the performance of SMMs can be substantially improved.
Topics & Concepts
DysprosiumMagnetismLigand (biochemistry)MoleculeChemistryCrystallographyMaterials scienceNanotechnologyInorganic chemistryPhysicsCondensed matter physicsOrganic chemistryReceptorBiochemistryMagnetism in coordination complexesLanthanide and Transition Metal ComplexesElectron Spin Resonance Studies