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  • Coordination Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Magnetism

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  • Single-molecule magnets (SMMs) are crucial for advanced magnetic data storage and quantum computing.
  • Developing f-block complexes with high magnetic anisotropy remains a significant challenge.
  • Borolide ligands offer a promising avenue for designing novel SMMs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize the first homoleptic f-block borolide sandwich complex.
  • To evaluate the magnetic properties of the synthesized complex as a single-molecule magnet.
  • To explore the potential of dianionic borolide ligands in enhancing magnetic anisotropy.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of the bis(borolide) complex [[1-(piperidino)-2,3,4,5-tetraphenylborolyl]2Dy] (1).
  • Structural characterization using X-ray crystallography to determine metal-ligand bond distances and linearity.
  • Magnetic property measurements, including magnetization reversal barriers (Ueff) and blocking temperatures (TB).

Main Results:

  • The complex [K(2.2.2)][[1-(piperidino)-2,3,4,5-tetraphenylborolyl]2Dy] (1) was successfully synthesized, representing the first homoleptic f-block borolide sandwich complex.
  • Complex 1 exhibits an anionic Ln3+ metallocene with short metal-ligand bonds and high linearity around the Dy3+ ion.
  • Achieved a high blocking temperature (TB) of 66 K and a significant magnetization reversal barrier (Ueff = 1600 cm-1), classifying it as a top-performing SMM.

Conclusions:

  • Dianionic borolide ligands can effectively increase ligand field axiality in f-block complexes.
  • This approach maximizes magnetic anisotropy, leading to high-performance SMMs.
  • Complex 1 demonstrates the significant potential of borolide ligands for advancing SMM technology.