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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Solid-State Chemistry

Background:

  • Spin-crossover (SCO) materials are promising for bistable molecular switches.
  • Current SCO materials have limited spin transition temperatures (Tc), restricting practical use.
  • A wider range of Tc is needed to cover ambient temperature spectrum for broader applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel two-dimensional SCO solid solution system.
  • To fine-tune the spin transition temperature (Tc) across a broad range.
  • To understand the relationship between molecular interactions and Tc in SCO materials.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of a two-dimensional SCO solid solution system: [Fe(HL)(HL)]·H2O.
  • Systematic modulation of the ligand fraction (x) to tune Tc.
  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction and periodic density functional theory (DFT) calculations.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a linear fine-tuning of Tc across 90 K (227–316 K) by adjusting ligand fraction (x).
  • Demonstrated that increased ligand fraction (x) strengthens hydrogen bonding and intermolecular interactions.
  • Revealed that enhanced interlayer interactions modify the FeN2O2S2 ligand field and SCO energy barrier, increasing Tc.

Conclusions:

  • A new pathway for tuning Tc in SCO materials via manipulation of molecular interactions is established.
  • The developed SCO system offers tunable bistability over a wide temperature range.
  • This research expands the application potential of bistable molecular solids.