Abstract

In this paper, the main issues concerning the possibility of the organization of Mn12-based single-molecule magnets (SMMs) on the surface of silica nanostructures with the preservation of its structure and magnetic properties were summarized. The aging effects on structural and magnetic properties in Mn12-stearate SMMs deposited on the surface of spherical silica nanoparticles were also discussed.

Highlights

  • Single-molecule magnets are a new class of nanoscale materials with unique magnetic properties of purely molecular origin [1]

  • The discussion is based on the series of articles, dedicated to the synthesis, structural and magnetic properties investigation of Mn12-based SMMs deposited on the surface of silica nanostructures [4,5,6,7]

  • The synthesis procedure of the investigated material was based on anchoring the individual SMMs onto the silica support using propyl carbonic acid groups [4]

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Summary

Introduction

Single-molecule magnets are a new class of nanoscale materials with unique magnetic properties of purely molecular origin [1]. Such structures possess high spin of the ground state and large magnetic anisotropy, which opens up great potential in terms of their applications in nanoelectronics [2]. The organization of individual bistable magnetic molecules on the surface, demands the precise chemical method and searching of proper supporting material, since any changes in structure may influence the magnetic properties [3]. Since for practical application it is important to follow the changes of SMMs magnetic performance over a long period of time, here, we aimed to discuss the structure modifications and their influence on the magnetic properties of such surface deposited entities. The discussion is based on the series of articles, dedicated to the synthesis, structural and magnetic properties investigation of Mn12-based SMMs deposited on the surface of silica nanostructures [4,5,6,7]

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