Iron(II) Clathrochelates in Molecular Spintronic Devices: A Vertical Spin Valve

Abstract

The thermal sublimation of the known cage iron(II) complex (clathrochelate) gives thin films of this compound on various supports without violating its integrity as shown by electron spectroscopy. The spin state of the complex remains unchanged compared to the polycrystalline sample and solution. The first prototypes of molecular spintronic devices in the form of a vertical spin valve are prepared from the chosen iron(II) clathrochelate, and their electron transport properties are studied.

Cobalt(II) Paddle-Wheel Complex with 3,5-Di(tert-butyl)-4-hydroxybenzoate Bridges: DFT and ab initio Calculations, Magnetic Dilution, and Magnetic Properties

“…High interest in coordination compounds based on paramagnetic 3d metal ions is caused by the origination of unique magnetic responses, paving the way to a solution of fundamental as well as practical tasks of different complexities [1][2][3][4][5][6]. The anisotropy of g-tensor parameters, reversible transitions from the low-to the high-spin state of metal centers, as well as exchange interactions between metal centers, stimulating magnetic ordering in the crystal, etc., may be useful for creating memory elements [7][8][9], optical sensors [10], and soft mechanical actuators [11].…”