Affiliation:
1. Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences Molecular Chemistry Materials and Catalysis (IMCN/MOST) Université catholique de Louvain 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve Belgium
2. Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE) and Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
3. Department of Chemistry Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 77843 United States
Abstract
AbstractThe pursuit of molecule‐based magnetic memory materials contributes significantly to high‐density information storage research in the frame of the ongoing information technologies revolution. Remarkable progress has been achieved in both transition metal (TM) and lanthanide based single‐molecule magnets (SMMs). Notably, six‐coordinated CoII SMMs hold particular research significance owing to the economic and abundant nature of 3d TM ions compared to lanthanide ions, the substantial spin‐orbit coupling of CoII ions, the potential for precise control over coordination geometry, and the air‐stability of coordination‐saturated structures. In this review, we will summarize the progress made in six‐coordinated CoII SMMs, organized by their coordination geometry and molecular structure similarity. Valuable insights, principles, and new mechanism gleaned from this research and remaining issues that need to be addressed will also be discussed to guide future optimization.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China