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View article: The coordination chemistry of 2,2′-bis-p-tBu-calix[4]arene
The coordination chemistry of 2,2′-bis-p-tBu-calix[4]arene Open
A review of the coordination chemistry of 2,2′-bis-p-tBu-calix[4]arene (H8bisTBC[4]) reveals thirteen published structures, seven of which are homometallic complexes of manganese (x5) and copper (x2), and six which are heterometallic 3d-4f…
View article: Molecular alloying drives valence change in a van der Waals antiferromagnet
Molecular alloying drives valence change in a van der Waals antiferromagnet Open
View article: Capturing Ultrafast Spin Dynamics in Single-Molecule Magnets Using Femtosecond X-ray Emission Spectroscopy
Capturing Ultrafast Spin Dynamics in Single-Molecule Magnets Using Femtosecond X-ray Emission Spectroscopy Open
Achieving ultrafast photomagnetic switching of single-molecule magnets (SMMs) could lead to simultaneous fast and dense data storage devices. To facilitate this, a thorough understanding of the ultrafast dynamics emerging after ultrashort …
View article: Calix[4]arene-supported trigonal and square prisms of Mn and Na
Calix[4]arene-supported trigonal and square prisms of Mn and Na Open
The heterometallic tricapped trigonal prism [MnIII3Na6(TBC[4])3(CO3)(Cl)(dmso)7]·5MeCN ([Mn3Na6]; 1·5MeCN) and the related heterometallic tetracapped square prism [MnIII4MnII2Na6(bisTBC[4])2(CO3)2(Cl)2(dmf)8(MeOH)1.2(H2O)0.8]·6MeCN ([Mn6Na…
View article: A [CuII24] truncated octahedron and its [CuII8] building block
A [CuII24] truncated octahedron and its [CuII8] building block Open
Reaction of CuCl2·2H2O with p-tert-butylthiacalix[4]arene (H4TC[4]A) affords a [CuII24] cage whose metallic skeleton conforms to a truncated octahedron in which the metal ions are strongly antiferromagnetically coupled. A structurally rela…
View article: Calix[4]arene-supported trigonal and square prisms of Mn and Na
Calix[4]arene-supported trigonal and square prisms of Mn and Na Open
The synthesis, structures and magnetic properties of a heterometallic tricapped trigonal prism [Mn III 3 Na 6 ] and a related heterometallic tetracapped square prism [Mn III 4 Mn II 2 Na 6 ] are reported.
View article: The coordination chemistry of 2,2′-bis- <i>p</i> - <sup> <i>t</i> </sup> Bu-calix[4]arene
The coordination chemistry of 2,2′-bis- <i>p</i> - <sup> <i>t</i> </sup> Bu-calix[4]arene Open
The coordination chemistry of 2,2′-bis- p - t Bu-calix[4]arene with paramagnetic 3d and 4f metal ions is reviewed, revealing common structural and magnetic themes.
View article: Dodecanuclear [NiII8Ln<sub>4</sub>] clusters and rings of corner-sharing {NiII2Ln<sub>2</sub>} cubanes (Ln = Dy, Gd, Y); magnetic and magnetothermal properties
Dodecanuclear [NiII8Ln<sub>4</sub>] clusters and rings of corner-sharing {NiII2Ln<sub>2</sub>} cubanes (Ln = Dy, Gd, Y); magnetic and magnetothermal properties Open
The syntheses, structures, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of three new hetero-dodecametallic 3d–4f complexes are reported.
View article: A [CuII24] truncated octahedron and its [CuII8] building block
A [CuII24] truncated octahedron and its [CuII8] building block Open
The synthesis, structure and magnetic properties of a [CuII24] truncated octahedron and its [CuII8] building block are reported.
View article: The coordination chemistry of p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene with transition and lanthanide metal ions
The coordination chemistry of p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene with transition and lanthanide metal ions Open
A survey of the literature and the Cambridge Structural Database reveals thirty nine p-tertbutylcalix[8]arene-supported transition (3d, limited to V – Cu) and lanthanide metal complexes ranging in nuclearity from one to eighteen, twenty of…
View article: Robust Y and Lu TrenSal catalysts for ring-opening polymerisation
Robust Y and Lu TrenSal catalysts for ring-opening polymerisation Open
View article: Magnetocaloric effect in a high-spin ferromagnetic molecular cluster
Magnetocaloric effect in a high-spin ferromagnetic molecular cluster Open
The reaction of MnCl 2 ·4H 2 O with HL ((1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methanol) and pdH 2 (1, 3 propanediol) in a basic MeCN solution results in the formation of a mixed-valence [Mn 20 ] cationic cluster and two [Mn II Cl 4 ] counter anions. …
View article: A Delocalized Mixed-Valence Dinuclear Ytterbium Complex That Displays Intervalence Charge Transfer
A Delocalized Mixed-Valence Dinuclear Ytterbium Complex That Displays Intervalence Charge Transfer Open
The analysis of intervalence charge transfer (IVCT) in mixed-valence compounds can help understand electron transfer processes that are important in diverse applications such as molecular electronics and artificial photosynthesis. While mi…
View article: Stellated cuboctahedron of Fe<sup>III</sup>
Stellated cuboctahedron of Fe<sup>III</sup> Open
The solvothermal reaction of FeCl 2 ⋅ 4H 2 O and H 4 TBC[4] in a basic dmf/EtOH solution affords an [Fe III 18 ] Keplerate conforming to a stellated cuboctahedron. Magnetic and heat capacity measurements reveal spin frustration effects ari…
View article: Stellated cuboctahedron of Fe<sup>III</sup>
Stellated cuboctahedron of Fe<sup>III</sup> Open
The solvothermal reaction of FeCl 2 ⋅ 4H 2 O and H 4 TBC[4] in a basic dmf/EtOH solution affords an [Fe III 18 ] Keplerate conforming to a stellated cuboctahedron. Magnetic and heat capacity measurements reveal spin frustration effects ari…
View article: Tracking nuclear motion in single-molecule magnets using femtosecond X-ray absorption spectroscopy
Tracking nuclear motion in single-molecule magnets using femtosecond X-ray absorption spectroscopy Open
The development of new data storage solutions is crucial for emerging digital technologies. Recently, all-optical magnetic switching has been achieved in dielectrics, proving to be faster than traditional methods. Despite this, single-mole…
View article: Tandem templating strategies facilitate the assembly of calix[8]arene-supported Ln<sub>18</sub> clusters
Tandem templating strategies facilitate the assembly of calix[8]arene-supported Ln<sub>18</sub> clusters Open
High-symmetry LnIII18 coordination complexes capped by two calix[8]arenes are templated by a central chloride ion, where the Gd derivative has potential to be a magnetorefrigerant.
View article: Tracking the conical intersection dynamics for the photoinduced Jahn–Teller switch of a Mn(<scp>iii</scp>) complex
Tracking the conical intersection dynamics for the photoinduced Jahn–Teller switch of a Mn(<span>iii</span>) complex Open
We show that the relative phases of vibrational coherences can be used to observe the motion and timescales towards a conical intersection in the photoinduced Jahn–Teller switch of a Mn( iii ) complex using ultrafast transient absorption s…
View article: Reaction of Ph<sub>2</sub>C(X)(CO<sub>2</sub>H) (X = OH, NH<sub>2</sub>) with [VO(OR)<sub>3</sub>] (R = Et, <i>n</i>Pr): structure, magnetic susceptibility and ROP capability
Reaction of Ph<sub>2</sub>C(X)(CO<sub>2</sub>H) (X = OH, NH<sub>2</sub>) with [VO(OR)<sub>3</sub>] (R = Et, <i>n</i>Pr): structure, magnetic susceptibility and ROP capability Open
Reaction of [VO(OR) 3 ] (R = Et, n Pr) with Ph 2 C(X)CO 2 H afforded {[VO(OR)(μ-OR)][Ph 2 C(X)(CO 2 )]} (X = NH 2 ) or {V 8 (O) 4 M(OR) 8 [Ph 2 C(X)(CO 2 )] 12 } (M = <1 Na, K; X = OH). The systems are capable of the ROP of ε-caprolactone …
View article: CCDC 2286832: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2286832: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: Magnetic exchange, anisotropy and excitonic fluctuations in a [NiII7] Anderson wheel
Magnetic exchange, anisotropy and excitonic fluctuations in a [NiII7] Anderson wheel Open
Susceptibility and magnetisation measurements, magnetic neutron spectroscopy and first principles calculations reveal the presence of competing ferro- and antiferromagnetic exchange interactions and both easy plane and easy axis anisotropy…
View article: Magnetic exchange, anisotropy and excitonic fluctuations in a [NiII7] Anderson wheel
Magnetic exchange, anisotropy and excitonic fluctuations in a [NiII7] Anderson wheel Open
The solvothermal reaction of Ni(ClO4)2·6H2O with hmpH and picH in a basic MeOH solution affords [Ni7(hmp)7.55(pic)4.45](ClO4)2·6MeOH (1·6MeOH) directly upon cooling the mother liquor. The metallic skeleton of 1 describes a [NiII7] centred …
View article: Odd and Even Numbered Ferric Wheels
Odd and Even Numbered Ferric Wheels Open
The structurally related odd and even numbered wheels [Fe III 11 Zn II 4 (tea) 10 (teaH) 1 (OMe)Cl 8 ] ( 1 ) and [Fe III 12 Zn II 4 (tea) 12 Cl 8 ] ( 2 ) can be synthesized under ambient conditions by reacting Fe III and Zn II salts with t…
View article: CCDC 2202758: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2202758: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 2202759: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2202759: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 2101166: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2101166: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: Odd and Even Numbered Ferric Wheels
Odd and Even Numbered Ferric Wheels Open
The structurally related odd and even numbered wheels [FeIII11ZnII4(tea)10(teaH)1(OMe)Cl8] (1) and [FeIII12ZnII4(tea)12Cl8] (2) can be synthesized under ambient conditions by reacting FeIII and ZnII salts with triethanolamine (teaH3), the …
View article: CCDC 2213596: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2213596: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 2233437: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2233437: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 2233436: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2233436: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …