Cooperativity in Spin Crossover Systems: Memory, Magnetism and Microporosity [ 2002-11-01 - 2005-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Cameron Kepert (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof H Toftlund (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Keith Murray (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Cooperativity in Spin Crossover Systems: Memory, Magnetism and Microporosity. Spin-crossover centres are a well known form of inorganic electronic switch for which variation of temperature, pressure and irradiation leads to a change in d-electron configuration and therefore changes to structure, colour and magnetism. Here we aim to synthesise and study a wide variety of new spin-crossover systems where cooperativitiy between centres, induced by careful supramolecular design, will lead to molecules and materials having memory retention, magnetic ordering and/or microporosity. The significance of these aims covers several fundamental questions in the science of electronic systems. We also identify a number of potential nanochemical switching applications for the unique systems proposed.

Funding Amount $31,650

Funding Scheme Linkage - International

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