Issue 58, 2013

Two 3d–4f nanomagnets formed via a two-step in situ reaction of picolinaldehyde

Abstract

Two 3d–4f nanomagnets, [DyIII2CuII7] (1) and [GdIII6CuII12] (2), are synthesized under a two-step in situ reaction of picolinaldehyde. Not only the final adduct (hemiacetal), but also the intermediate (gem-diol) are “visualized” by X-ray single crystal diffraction. The Dy complex behaves as a single-molecule magnet, while the Gd complex exhibits a significant magnetocaloric effect. Theoretical calculations are employed to obtain the orientation of the magnetic moments and the magnetic exchange.

Graphical abstract: Two 3d–4f nanomagnets formed via a two-step in situ reaction of picolinaldehyde

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
01 May 2013
Accepted
29 May 2013
First published
31 May 2013

Chem. Commun., 2013,49, 6549-6551

Two 3d–4f nanomagnets formed via a two-step in situ reaction of picolinaldehyde

J. Liu, Y. Chen, Q. Li, S. Gómez-Coca, D. Aravena, E. Ruiz, W. Lin, J. Leng and M. Tong, Chem. Commun., 2013, 49, 6549 DOI: 10.1039/C3CC43200A

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