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Spin‐Crossover Molecules on Surfaces: From Isolated Molecules to Ultrathin Films
Author(s) -
Kipgen Lalminthang,
Bernien Matthias,
Tuczek Felix,
Kuch Wolfgang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.202008141
Subject(s) - spintronics , spin crossover , materials science , molecule , nanotechnology , bistability , spin (aerodynamics) , chemical physics , condensed matter physics , optoelectronics , ferromagnetism , chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics , thermodynamics
Molecular spintronics seeks to use single or few molecules as functional building blocks for spintronic applications, directly relying on molecular properties or properties of interfaces between molecules and inorganic electrodes. Spin‐crossover molecules (SCMs) are one of the most promising classes of candidates for molecular spintronics due to their bistability deriving from the existence of two spin states that can be reversibly switched by temperature, light, electric fields, etc. Building devices based on single or few molecules would entail connecting the molecule(s) with solid surfaces and understanding the fundamental behavior of the resulting assemblies. Herein, the investigations of SCMs on solid surfaces, ranging from isolated single molecules (submonolayers) to ultrathin films (mainly in the sub‐10 nm range) are summarized. The achievements, challenges and prospects in this field are highlighted.