Terbium(iii) bis-phthalocyaninato single-molecule magnet encapsulated in a single-walled carbon nanotube

Keiichi Katoh, Junya Sato, Ryo Nakanishi, Ferdous Ara, Tadahiro Komeda, Yuki Kuwahara, Takeshi Saito, Brian K. Breedlove, Masahiro Yamashita

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Abstract

In this study, terbium(iii) bis-phthalocyaninato single-molecule magnets (TbPc2 SMMs) were encapsulated in the internal nano space of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) for the first time. The magnetic and electronic properties of the TbPc2 SMM-SWCNT hybrids were investigated in detail by using dc and ac magnetic susceptibility measurements, TEM, SEM, STM, STS, etc. By arranging the TbPc2 SMMs in the one-dimensional internal nano spaces of SWCNTs, it is possible to investigate the essential SMM characteristics of TbPc2 without considering ligand field (LF) effects. In addition, it appears that the electron correlation between TbPc2 and the SWCNT can affect the electrotransport and/or electromagnetic properties. Furthermore, since the stable internal nano space of SWCNTs is used, it is thought that the density of SMMs in the SMM-SWCNT hybrid material can be controlled, and the hybrids should be usable as spin valves. Our strategy may pave the way for the construction of SMM-SWCNT hybrid materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10697-10704
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry C
Volume9
Issue number33
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021 Sept 7

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Materials Chemistry

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