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Abstract
Magnetic fluorescent bifunctional spin crossover (SCO) materials show switchable magnetic and optical properties and have attracted continuous research interest due to their potential application in magneto-optical switches and multi-sensors. Herein, we report two octahedral Fe(II) SCO complexes, namely, [Fe2(1-isoTQA)2(NCS)4]·CH2Cl2 (1·CH2Cl2) and its desolvated sample, Fe2(1-isoTQA)2(NCS)4 (1d), based on the fluorescent molecular scaffold ligand of tris(1-isoquinolylmethyl)amine (1-isoTQA). Magnetic studies revealed that 1·CH2Cl2 exhibits two-step SCO behavior, while 1d displays one-step, incomplete SCO behavior. Temperature-dependent fluorescence measurements indicated that the emission intensity of 1d can be observed to increase synchronously with the spin transition. Moreover, the temperature-dependent structural analyses and theoretical calculations confirmed that the emission intensity can be modulated by the spin state through the energy-transfer mechanism.
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The aim of Crystal Growth & Design is to stimulate crossfertilization of knowledge among scientists and engineers working in the fields of crystal growth, crystal engineering, and the industrial application of crystalline materials.
Crystal Growth & Design publishes theoretical and experimental studies of the physical, chemical, and biological phenomena and processes related to the design, growth, and application of crystalline materials. Synergistic approaches originating from different disciplines and technologies and integrating the fields of crystal growth, crystal engineering, intermolecular interactions, and industrial application are encouraged.