Bistable molecular materials with dynamic structures

Zi Shuo Yao*, Zheng Tang, Jun Tao

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The development of molecular materials whose physical properties can be switched between different states has attracted significant attention for their potential application in sensing, information processing, spintronics, and smart actuators. Generally speaking, such functional bistability can be induced by the motion of electrons or constituted molecules in response to external stimuli. In this Feature Article, we will introduce how to manipulate the structural variations, including spin crossover, molecular reorientation, and molecular displacement, to tune the magnetic properties, optical properties, dielectric properties, and mechanical response of single-crystal materials, with a highlight of our contributions to this booming field.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2071-2086
Number of pages16
JournalChemical Communications
Volume56
Issue number14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Feb 2020

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