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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Chemistry
Physics

Background:

Magnetic cooling offers efficient refrigeration but lacks visualization tools for cryogens in extreme conditions.
Current methods for ultra-low temperature cooling often rely on expensive and rare materials like helium-3.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a visualized luminescent molecule cooler for precise positioning and in situ measurements.
To explore the multifunctional applications of a novel 3d/4f coordination compound.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of a heptanuclear [GdIII5MnII2] pyramid complex, [Gd5Mn2(LOMe)2(OH)4(Ac)6(MeOH)10Cl2]Cl3·2MeOH (1).
Characterization of its photoluminescence (PL), mechanoluminescence (ML), and magnetocaloric effect (MCE).

Main Results:

The compound exhibits red-emissive Mn(ii) ion activation with a large Stokes shift (λem ∼ 690 nm).
Demonstrated sensitive temperature sensing and reversible mechanoluminescence properties.
Observed a significant magnetocaloric effect coupled with tunable emission.

Conclusions:

The novel luminescent molecule cooler provides a new approach for visualized cooling applications.
The material's multifunctional properties open opportunities in red-light sources, thermometers, and stress imaging.