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Cyanide‐Bridged Molecular Squares – The Building Units of Prussian Blue
Author(s) -
Newton Graham N.,
Nihei Masayuki,
Oshio Hiroki
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
european journal of inorganic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1099-0682
pISSN - 1434-1948
DOI - 10.1002/ejic.201100407
Subject(s) - prussian blue , cyanide , chemistry , electrochemistry , valence (chemistry) , spin crossover , inorganic chemistry , nanotechnology , electrode , organic chemistry , materials science
Cyanide‐bridged molecular squares offer a unique opportunity for study, as they represent a model of the simplest unit of Prussian blue and allow access to a wide range of physical properties that can be monitored, such as rich electrochemistry, valence‐ and spin‐state control, and spin‐crossover phenomena. This microreview presents recent findings in the field of cyanide squares with particular focus on their syntheses and physical properties.