Hybrid Magnetic Superconductors Formed by TaS2 Layers and Spin Crossover Complexes

作者：Coronado Eugenio^*; Gimenez Marques Monica; Marti Gastaldo Carlos; Minguez Espallargas Guillermo; Navarro Moratalla Efren; Waerenborgh Joao C

来源：Inorganic Chemistry, 2013, 52(15): 8451-8460.

DOI：10.1021/ic400320g

The restocking of charged TaS2 nanosheets with molecular counterparts has so far allowed for the combination of superconductivity with a manifold of other molecule-intrinsic properties. Yet, a hybrid compound that blends superconductivity with spin crossover switching has still not been reported. Here we continue to exploit the solid-state/molecule-based hybrid approach for the synthesis of a layered TaS2-based material that hosts Fe2+ complexes with a spin switching behavior. The chemical design and synthetic aspects of the exfoliation/restocking approach are discussed, highlighting how the material can be conveniently obtained in the form of highly oriented easy-to-handle flakes. Finally, proof of the presence of both phenomena is provided by the use of a variety of physical characterization techniques. The likely sensitivity of the intercalated Fe2+ complexes to external stimuli such as light opens the door for the study of synergistic effects between the superconductivity and the spin crossover switching at low temperatures.

• 出版日期2013-8-5