Ligand substitution effects on the charge transport properties of the spin crossover complex [Fe(Htrz)_1+y−x (trz)_2−y (NH₂trz) _x ](BF₄)y·nH₂O

Abstract

substitution effects on the charge transport properties of the spin crossover complex [Fe(Htrz)1+y−x (trz)2−y (NH2trz) x ](BF4)y•nH2O.

Preface to the JPCM Special Issue on Molecular Magnetism

“…To meet the challenges of implementing SCO and magnetic molecules into devices, investigators are looking at the manipulation of the ligands to both alter the 'on' state conductivity and improve the on/off ratio [2][3][4][5][6][7]. Clearly a better understanding of the transport properties across molecular magnetic thin films is essential [6,8]. Manipulation of the conductance, though an applied voltage [1,6,8] is likely key to device implementation.…”

“…Clearly a better understanding of the transport properties across molecular magnetic thin films is essential [6,8]. Manipulation of the conductance, though an applied voltage [1,6,8] is likely key to device implementation. To realize a molecular device, contacts are necessary to any device, so investigations of the molecule-substrate interface are also essential (as in [4,9]).…”

“…Some potential magnetic molecule devices depend on magnetic anisotropy [1], but the topic is of fundamental interest as well [13], as are cooperative effects [2,[10][11][12]14]. Finally, yet importantly, there is the challenge to synthesize new switchable molecules for surface deposition, that show spin state switching and related property changes not limited to the bulk [2,3,[5][6][7]10], but also on surfaces [4,9,10].…”