Recent advances in ferroelectric metal complexes

Multifunctional lanthanide-based single-molecule magnets exhibiting luminescence thermometry and photochromic and ferroelectric properties

“…Additionally, the variable electrical and spin states in complexes allow for the generation of polarization shifts in response to outside stimuli. 79 Dielectric loss (tan δ ) and the dielectric constant ( ε r ) are crucial factors for describing ferroelectrics. The hysteresis loop, which is a nonlinear response of the crystal's polarization to changes in the electric field, is another crucial component of ferroelectrics.…”

Coupling Dielectric Functionality with Magnetic Properties in Coordination Metal Complexes

“…[31] However, there is a growing demand for molecular materials that exhibit ME or MD effects and have the advantages of simple chemical design, low weight, and environmental friendliness. While ferroelectricity in coordination metal complexes has been intensively investigated, [32,33] further research is required to fully understand their ME and MD behavior. In addition, the development of viable synthetic procedures for ME and MD coordination metal complexes is very important for exploring next-generation multifunctional devices and integrated circuits.…”

Exploring the influence of counterions on a hysteretic spin-transition in isomorphous iron(ii) complex salts

“…The structural chemistry of cooperative, first order spincrossover (SCO) transitions in solid materials is of continuing interest. [1][2][3][4][5] Materials applications of SCO compounds [5][6][7][8][9] as components in macroscopic devices [10][11][12][13][14][15] and in nanoelectronics [16][17][18] are being continuously developed. Exploitation of those applications requires materials with bespoke switching properties, which usually (but not always) operate at room temperature.…”