Atomically Precise Imprinting π-Magnetism in Nanographenes via Probe Chemistry

The precise generation and harnessing of carbon magnetism at the single-molecule level have been captivating areas of research in chemistry and nanotechnology.However,the realization of magnetic nanographenes,also known as single-moleculeπ-magnets,through solution-based synthesis has proven challenging because of their high reactivity and insolubility tendency.Recent advancements in on-surface chemistry and scanning probe techniques have significantly propelled the fabrication of carbon-based magnetic nanostructures to offer a rich platform to probe quantumπ-magnetism at the single-molecule level.Atomic manipulation,also referred to as probe chemistry,stands as an exciting and essential approach in the toolbox of on-surface chemistry.This approach enables site-selective chemical reactions,thereby allowing for the atomically precise imprinting and tailoringπ-magnetism in a variety of nanographenes.This review highlights the recent achievements in the precise synthesis of single-moleculeπ-magnets using atomic manipulation.Furthermore,we also provide an outlook on the future of probe chemistry in the fabrication of this intriguing class of magnetic nanographenes,featuring designer quantum magnetism.