Issue 15, 2024

Switchable coordination bonds in 3D cyano-bridged perovskite ferroelastics: achieving the largest leap of symmetry breaking and enhanced dielectric switching performance

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) cyano-bridged perovskites, with a larger framework than their metal–halide counterparts, have shown great promise in the design of molecular ferroelastic, ferroelectric, and even multiferroic materials. However, the relatively weak interaction between the organic cations and the rigid cyano-bridged framework usually makes them exhibit a low phase transition temperature (Tc) and inadequate performance. In this study, we used the parent compounds [C3H6NH2]2[MFe(CN)6] (C3H6NH2 = azetidinium, M = K, Rb or Cs) as starting points to design a variety of 3D cyano-bridged perovskite ferroelastic materials [C3H5FNH2]2[MFe(CN)6] (C3H5FNH2 = 3-fluoroazetidinium) through the H/F substitution strategy. Notably, in comparison with [C3H6NH2]2[MFe(CN)6], the strongest electronegative fluorine atom of [C3H5FNH2]+ cations forms a C–F–M coordination bond with alkali metal ions, which greatly enhances the interaction between the cation and the framework, thus increasing Tc. The transition from order to disorder in [C3H5FNH2]+ cations, coupled with the generation/breakage of switchable C–F–M coordination bonds, synergistically results in the largest leap of symmetry breaking with an Aizu notation of m[3 with combining macron]mF[1 with combining macron] and is responsible for significantly enhancing the dielectric switching performance. This study offers an effective approach for discovering novel molecular ferroelastics with excellent switchable physical properties.

Graphical abstract: Switchable coordination bonds in 3D cyano-bridged perovskite ferroelastics: achieving the largest leap of symmetry breaking and enhanced dielectric switching performance

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Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
22 may 2024
Accepted
15 iyn 2024
First published
17 iyn 2024

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4647-4653

Switchable coordination bonds in 3D cyano-bridged perovskite ferroelastics: achieving the largest leap of symmetry breaking and enhanced dielectric switching performance

S. Hu, M. Li, Z. Chen, J. Zhou, L. Ji, Y. Ai and X. Chen, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11, 4647 DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01292E

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