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Guest molecules significantly impact spin crossover (SCO) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). This study reveals a novel solid-state mechanism governing SCO dynamics and ligand behavior in a 3D Fe(II) SCO-MOF upon guest molecule interaction.

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  • Materials Science
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Background:

  • Spin crossover (SCO) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising for miniaturized spin-based devices due to tunable properties near room temperature.
  • SCO involves transition metal ions switching between high spin (HS) and low spin (LS) states, a phenomenon sensitive to external stimuli, including guest molecules.
  • Understanding guest molecule interactions is critical for controlling SCO material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interplay between guest molecule uptake/release and SCO dynamics in a 3D Fe(II) SCO-MOF.
  • To explore how guest molecules influence ligand disorder-order behavior and SCO transitions, including a reverse SCO phenomenon.
  • To elucidate the underlying solid-state mechanism governing these interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Combined experimental and computational approaches were utilized.
  • Investigated a 3D Fe(II) SCO-MOF exhibiting reversible bulk conductivity.
  • Analyzed SCO dynamics, including transitions to fully LS states and ligand disorder-order behavior.

Main Results:

  • Guest molecule interactions were found to significantly influence SCO dynamics in the Fe(II) MOF.
  • A transition from partial HS/LS to a fully LS state at high temperatures (reverse SCO) was observed and linked to guest molecule release.
  • Ligand disorder-order behavior was found to be coupled with guest molecule uptake and SCO state.
  • A novel solid-state mechanism governing these phenomena was revealed, differing from previously described mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Guest molecule interactions play a crucial role in modulating spin crossover behavior and structural dynamics in MOFs.
  • The identified solid-state mechanism provides new insights into the design and control of SCO-MOFs for electronic applications.
  • This work highlights the importance of considering guest molecule effects for developing functional SCO materials.