Spin crossover characteristics of nanofibrous FeII-1,2,4- triazole complexes in liquid crystals

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Abstract

A lipophilic linear FeII complex is dispersed as nanofibers in nematic liquid crystals and displays spin-crossover at temperatures higher than those observed for the bulk crystalline state; thermal bistability is also induced in the liquid crystal environment, reflecting increased ligand field splitting energy and enhanced cooperativity by liquid crystals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1229-1231
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume46
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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