Investigation of the Spin Crossover Complex [Fe(bapbpy)(NCS)_2 ] in Its Low-spin and Highspin State by DFT/TD-DFT/BS-DFT Calculations

The spin crossover（SCO） compound [Fe（bapbpy）（NCS）2],where bapbpy contains two fused N,N-bis（2-pyridyl）amines,has been studied by DFT/TD-DFT/BS-DFT methods.Several density functionals and basis sets were used in the calculation to obtain optimized geometries of the compound in the low-（LS） and high-spin（HS） states.The vibrational modes and IR spectra,spin splitting energies,excited states and UV/Vis absorption spectra were obtained.The structural parameters of the calculated isolated complex are in good agreement with the X-ray data.We investigate three dimers of [Fe（bapbpy）（NCS）2] complex for their magnetic properties.It has been found that the complex（1,3） has ferromagnetic character while the others are antiferromagnetic in nature by using a broken symmetry approach in the DFT framework（BS-DFT） with support from the coupling constant values（J） and spin density plots.

Influence of Intermolecular Hydrogen Bonding to Spin Crossover Property of Iron （111） Complexes with a N3O2 Pentadentate Ligand and a Monodentate Ligand

Three iron （III） complexes with the formula of [Feat（X）L2]BPh4 were studied, in which a pentadentate Schiff-base ligand （H2L2 = bis （3-methoxysalicylideneiminopropyl） methylamine） and a counter anion BPh4 were fixed, and three monodentate ligands, 3-Mepy （3-methylpyridine）, 4-NH2py （4-aminopyridine）, and 2-Meim （2-methylimidazole） were used as the axial ligand X. The temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibility measurements demonstrated that [Fem（3-Mepy）L2]BPh4 showed a gradual spin equilibrium between HS （high-spin） （S = 5/2） and LS （low-spin） （S = 1/2） states, [Fem（4-NH2py）L2]BPh4 showed a steep SCO （spin crossover） and [FeIH（2-Melm）L2]BPh4 was in the HS state even at 100 K. The single crystal X-ray analyses demonstrated that [FelH（4-NH2py）L2]BPh4 has an one-dimensional chain structure constructed by intermolecular hydrogen bonding between 4-amino group of 4-NH2py and methoxy oxygen of adjacent molecular-cation. The crystal structure of [FenI（3-Mepy）L2]BPh4 has no such intermolecular interaction and its SCO site behaves independently, and the crystal structure of [FeIII（2-Meim）L2]BPh4 has a NH...n interaction between imidazole group of 2-Meim of cation and a phenyl group of anion BPh4. The result demonstrates that the intermolecular hydrogen bonding affects SCO profile significantly.

Controlling Three-Step and Five-Step Spin Transitions by Polymorphism in an Fe^(Ⅲ) Spin Crossover Complex

Comprehensive Summary,Regulating spin crossover(SCO)behavior,especially controlling the spin transition steps,is an important scientific issue,mainly because people aim to control spin bistability and multistability.Presently,SCO bistability can be regulated by changing the ligand-modifying species,non-coordinated anions,guest molecules,and metal-ion dopant.However,the control of multistability is extremely challenging,especially in Fe(III)SCO compounds.Here,we report that[FeIII(H-5-Br-thsa)(5-Br-thsa)]·H2O(5-Br-thsa=(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)hydrazinecarbothioamide),a compound we have reported before,exists in two polymorphic forms:polymorph 1 exhibits three-step SCO,and polymorph 2 shows five-step SCO,with multi-step SCO behavior effectively regulated by polymorphism.According to single-crystal and powder X-ray diffractometry,polymorphs 1 and 2 crystallize in different space groups during their spin transitions,with two-step symmetry breaking observed(Pbcn→Pnc2→Pbcn for polymorph 1;P21/n→Pn→P21/n for polymorph 2).We realized that the behavior of these two polymorphs depends significantly on the structure,including(i)the average Fe—N bond distance,(ii)deformation of octahedral FeIII atoms,and(iii)distinct crystal packing,which account for the large differences observed in magnetic properties.

Aggregation-induced emission meets magnetic bistability: Synergy between spin crossover and fluorescence in iron(Ⅱ) complexes

Luminescent spin crossover(SCO) materials have attracted significant interest owing to their potential applications in magneto-optical switches. However, the majority of previously reported FeII-based SCO complexes are adversely affected by fluorescence quenching in the solid-state. Here, we have constructed the first mononuclear FeIIcomplex decorated with an aggregation-induced emission(AIE) luminophore(i.e., tetraphenylethylene) that exhibits synergistic SCO and fluorescence behavior. Intriguingly, we obtained two types of crystals in different solvent systems, both displaying distinct magnetic bistability and fluorescence properties. The fluorescence intensity was observed to track the magnetic susceptibility, which confirmed that SCO and solid-state fluorescence operate synergistically. We introduce a novel approach for the construction of luminescent SCO compounds using an AIEgen as a luminophore, which leads to fluorescence emission in the solid-state, thus allowing us to study the synergy between SCO and fluorescence.

A Smart Molecule Showing Spin Crossover Responsive Aggregation-Induced Emission

The utilization of spin crossover(SCO)to modulate the luminescence properties in smart multifunctional materials and multichannel sensors is promising.However,it is challenging to build a strong coupling between SCO and luminescence in one system.Herein,we present a mononuclear compound[Fe(tpe-abpt)_(2)(SeCN)_(2)]·4DMF(1·4DMF,tpe-abpt:(4-(1,1,2,2-tetraphenylethene))-N-(3,5-bis(pyridin-2-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4yl)methanimine)showing aggregation-induced emission(AIE)and thermally induced SCO properties.Variable-temperature single-crystal structural analysis reveals that SCO changes the number of pathways and strength of intermolecular interactions,resulting in deactivation of nonradiative decay and significant enhancement of luminescence.The photoluminescence(PL)intensity of 1·4DMF exhibited a fivefold increase upon the spin transition from the low-spin to the high-spin states.In contrast with the current strategy of controlling the Förster resonance energy transfer(FRET)process by utilizing SCO to tune the overlap degree between the emission band of the luminophore and UV–vis absorption band of high-spin and low-spin states,we developed a new approach to tune the intermolecular interactions between AIE luminogens(AIEgens)by utilizing a subtle SCO-induced structural transformation,therefore leading to effective coupling between SCO and luminescence and a significant change in luminescence upon SCO.Our results provide a rational strategy to build smartmultifunctionalizedmaterials with remarkably synergetic SCO and luminescence.

Slow Phase Transition-Induced Scan Rate Dependence of Spin Crossover in a Two-Dimensional Supramolecular Fe(III)Complex

Spin crossover(SCO)is commonly accompanied by a synchronous phase transition.A few phase transitioncoupled SCO compounds have been reported,yet the synergy between SCO and phase transition on different time scales has not been explored.Herein,we report an[Fe(H-5-Cl-thsa-Et)(5-Cl-thsa-Et)]·H2O(1·H2O;H2-5-Cl-thsa-Et=5-chloro-salicylaldehyde ethylthiosemicarbazone)Fe(III)complex that displays a two-dimensional supramolecular structure and SCO behavior above room temperature.Its dehydrated form1 exhibits a two-step spin transition with aplateau in the temperature-dependent magnetization(M−T)curve at room temperature and a 51 K thermal hysteresis loop(Tc↑↓=299/248 K)at a rate of 5 K/min.The improved SCOperformance in 1 could be attributed to the stronger intralayer but weaker interlayer interactions,which is supported by single-crystal structural analysis and density functional theory calculations.Remarkably,complex 1 displays an unusual scan rate-dependent SCO behavior at rates of 0.5−30 K/min,in whichM−T curveplateaus appear at lower scan rates(<10 K/min)but vanish at faster scan rates(≥10 K/min).Scan rate-dependent differential scanning calorimetry,powder X-ray diffractometry,timedependent magnetic moment decays,and infrared spectroscopy consistently reveal that the slow structural relaxation is coupled with a slowcrystallographic phase transition,which is the mechanism for the unusual scan rate-dependent SCO.

Effect of valence and spin state on ethane dehydrogenation in Fe-S-1 catalyst

Light alkanes non-oxidative dehydrogenation is an attractive non-oil route for olefins production.The alkane dehydrogenation reaction is limited by thermodynamic equilibrium,and the C-H bond cleavage is commonly considered as the rate-determined step.The valence state of metal sites in catalysts will influence the stabilization of the vital intermediate(i.e.,C_(x)H_(y)...M^(δ+)...H)during the C-H bond cleavage process,which in turn affects the catalytic reactivity.Herein,we explicitly investigated the effect of different valence states of framework-Fe in silicate-1 zeolite on ethane dehydrogenation reaction through the combination of experimental and theoretical study.Fe(Ⅱ)-S-1 and Fe(Ⅲ)-S-1 catalysts are successfully synthesized by ligand-assisted in situ crystallization method,In-situ C_(2)H_6-FTIR shows the higher coverage of hydrocarbon intermediates on Fe(Ⅱ)-S-1,Under the same evaluation co nditio n,Fe(Ⅱ)-S-1 exhibits a higher space time yield of ethylene.Density functional theory(DFT)results reveal that the more coordinate-unsaturated and electron-enriched Fe(Ⅱ)sites boost the first C-H bond activation by slight deformation and efficient electron donation with C_(2)H_(5)^(*)species.Remarkably,the second C-H bond cleavage on Fe(Ⅱ)-S-1 undergoes a spin-crossing process from quintet state to triplet state,which involves a two-electro n-two-orbital interaction,further promoting the formation of ethylene.Microkinetic analysis is consistent with the experimental and DFT results.This work could provide methodology for elucidating the effect of metal valence states on catalytic performance as well as offer guidance for designing more efficient Fe-zeolite catalysts.

Synthesis of iron（ll） complexes with asymmetric N2O2 coordinating Schiff base-like ligands and their spin crossover properties

The synthesis of new Schiff base-like ligands with asymmetric substituents pattern and their iron complexes with pyridine as axial ligand is described. Two of the ligands and one of the iron（II） complexes were characterized by single crystal X-ray structure analysis. One of the the iron（II） complexes shows spin crossover behavior while the others remain in the high spin state. The influence of the reduced symmetry of the ligand on the properties of the complexes is discussed.

Fluorescence emission modulation in cyanido-bridged Fe(Ⅱ)spin crossover coordination polymers

Synergistic fluorescent spin crossover(SCO)bifunctional molecular materials have novel applications in the molecule-based magneto-optical switches.Herein,we report two novel three-dimensional(3D)Hofmann-type fluorescent SCO complexes[Fe^(II)-(tppe)MI(CN)_(2)]ClO_(4)·nSolv(tppe=tetra-(4-pyridylphenyl)ethene,M=Ag(tppe-Ag),Au(tppe-Au)).Both complexes show one-step abrupt SCO with the transition temperature of 230 K for tppe-Ag,and 245 K for tppe-Au accompanied by a color change from red to light yellow.The SCO process is confirmed by the variable-temperature single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis on tppe-Ag.For the first time,the abnormal increase in emission intensity and concomitant large bathochromic shifts in the fluorescence spectra during the SCO process are realized in the 3D Hofmann-type coordination polymers expanded by the tetradentate tppe ligand.Moreover,tppe-Ag exhibits the unprecedented fluorescence emission from green to the edge of yellow.

Desolvation–Solvation-Induced Reversible On–Off Switching of Two Memory Channels in a Cobalt(II) Coordination Polymer: Overlay of Spin Crossover and Structural Phase Transition

The engineering of switchable materials with controllable stimuli-responsive multistability remains challenging in materials science.Herein,we present syntheses and structural and magnetic studies of a one-dimensional cobalt(Ⅱ)coordination polymer[(enbzp)Co(bpy)](ClO_(4))_(2)·-MeOH·H2O(1;enbzp=N,N′-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(1-phenyl-1-(pyridin-2-yl)methanimine,bpy=4,4′-bipyridine)and its desolvated analogue[(enbzp)Co(bpy)](ClO_(4))_(2)(2),obtained by reversible single-crystal-to-single-crystal(SCSC)transformation.

Illuminating spin-crossover octanuclear metal-organic cages

Spin-crossover(SCO)materials that reversibly switch between high-and low-spin states have potential for the storage of spin state-relative information,and have gained much attention incorporating secondary physical properties,such as fluorescence and magneto-optical switching.In this study,we synthesized three octanuclear metal-organic cages(MOCs)using tetraphenylethylene-based luminophores,aldehydes,and Fe^(Ⅱ)salts,by subcomponent self-assembly approach,namely[Fe1]-[Fe3].By controlling the ligand-field strength and guest encapsulation,we finely tuned their SCO properties.Among them,MOC[Fe2]displayed nearly complete SCO behavior in the solid state,which is rare for high-nuclearity complexes.We also demonstrated the coupling of SCO with fluorescence emission in these MOCs by using isostructural Zn^(Ⅱ)complexes([Zn1]-[Zn3])as control experiments,for the first time.Theoretical calculations revealed the energy-transfer mechanism between fluorophores and SCOactive centers,which emphasizes the significant contribution of d-d transitions in the interplay between the occurrence of SCO and fluorescence emission.

A dual-switching spin-crossover framework with redox regulation and guest response

A dual-switching spin crossover metal-organic framework(SCO-MOF)[Fe(TPB){Pt^(Ⅱ)(CN)_(4)}]·3iPrOH·4H_(2)O(TPB=1,2,4,5-tetra(pyridin-4-yl)benzene)is developed via the combination of redox-active framework and tunable guests.The reversible structural transformation between[Pt^(Ⅱ)(CN)_(4)]^(2-) and[Pt^(Ⅳ)Br_(2)(CN)_(4)]^(2-)moieties can be manipulated by redox post-synthetic modification(PSM),which results in the change of SCO behaviors from step-wise to one-step.The influences of the oxidative addition of bromides on the ligand field splitting of Fe side are further explored by density functional theory calculations.Besides,the modulation of hysteretic four-/three-step,one-step and four-step SCO behaviors can be achieved by tuning the composition of guest molecules.Therefore,the combination of electronic bistability,redox reaction and guest recognition in a homogeneous lattice provides a utility platform for designing multi-responsive molecule-based materials.

Manipulating guest-responsive spin transition to achieve switchable fluorescence in a Hofmann-type framework

The change of fluorescence emission manipulated by spin state transition attracts considerable attention owing to its potential applications in magneto-optical switching devices.Herein,we report two two-dimensional(2D)Hofmann-type spin crossover(SCO)metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)[Fe^(Ⅱ)(PNI)_(2){Ag^(Ⅰ)(CN)_(2)}_(2)]·CHCl_(3)(3Ag·CHCl_(3))and[FeⅡ(PNI)_(2){AuⅠ(CN)_(2)}_(2)]·CHCl_(3)(3Au·CHCl_(3))based on the fluorescent ligand N-(4-pyridylmethyl)-1,8-naphthalimide(PNI).Both complexes exhibit interesting SCO behaviors switched by guest solvent molecules,namely three-step transitions for the solvated complexes and complete onestep hysteretic SCO for the desolvated ones,verified by temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility measurements,Mossbauer spectra,structural analyses,and differential scanning calorimetry measurements.Correspondingly,temperature-dependent fluorescence spectra exhibit double peaks(monomer and excimer emission)with both emission peaks change consistent with the change in SCO properties during the solvent molecule removal.In this study,we integrated guest-responsive SCO behavior into MOFs to manipulate the multistability of spin state and fluorescence switching,providing a rational strategy for the development of stimuli-responsive multifunctional materials.

Four-step spin-crossover in an oxamide-decorated metal-organic framework

Spin-crossover(SCO)complexes with multiple spin states are promising candidates for high-order magnetic storage and multiple switches.Here,by employing the N,N'-4-dipyridyloxalamide(dpo)ligand,we synthesize two Hofmann-type metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)[Fe(dpo){Ag(CN)_(2)}_(2)]·3DMF(1)and[Fe(dpo){Ag(CN)_(2)}_(2)]·0.5MeCN·2DEF(2),which exhibit guest dependent four-step SCO behaviors with the sequences of LS→~LS_(2/3)HS_(1/3)→LS_(1/2)HS_(1/2)→~LS_(3/10)HS_(7/10)→HS and LS→~LS_(2/3)HS_(1/3)→LS_(1/2)HS_(1/2)→~LS_(1/4)HS_(3/4)→HS,respectively.Therefore,the incorporation of hydrogen-donating/hydrogen-accepting groups into the Hofmann-type MOFs may effectively explore the multi-step SCO materials by tuning hydrogen-bonding interactions.

A trinuclear {Fe_(2)^(Ⅲ)Fe^(Ⅱ)} complex involving both spin and non-spin transitions exhibits three-step and wide thermal hysteresis

The engineering of switchable molecules with magnetic multistability is lying on the cutting-edge research topics for integrating multi-switches and ternary memory devices. Here we presented a cyanide-bridged {Fe_(2)^(Ⅲ)Fe^(Ⅱ)} desolvated complex {[(pzTp)Fe^(Ⅲ)-(CN)3]2[Fe^(Ⅱ)(L)]} (1), obtained through single-crystal-to-single-crystal (SCSC) transformation from its solvated phase {[(pzTp)-Fe^(Ⅲ)(CN)3]2[Fe^(Ⅱ)(L)]}·2CH_(3)OH·5H_(2)O (1·sol). Remarkably, 1 exhibited unprecedented three-step transition in magnetization with wide thermal hysteresis (44, 40, and 36 K) in the temperature range of 80–320 K. The detailed studies demonstrated that the tristable character originates from both an order-disorder structural phase transition (SPT) and a strongly cooperative two-step spin crossover (SCO) process. This work thus provides a new promising strategy for realizing multiple bistablity in magnetization by introducing two different transitions.

Syntheses, Crystal Structures and Different Magnetic Behaviors of Three Cyanide-bridged Fe^(Ⅱ)-M^(Ⅱ)(M = Fe, Co and Mn) Complexes

Three dinuclear cyanide-bridged complexes[Fe^(Ⅱ)(PY_(5)OMe_(2))CNM^(Ⅱ)(PY_(5)OMe_(2))](OTf)_(3) (M=Fe1,M=Co 2,M=Mn 3)(PY_(5)OMe_(2)=2,6-bis-((2-pyridyl)methoxymethane)pyridine OTf=CF_(3)SO_(3)^(-)) have been synthesized and characterized.Single-crystal diffraction analyses show these three dinuclear compounds are very similar in structure.The measured ν(CN) results for compounds 1~3 suggest that Mn^(2+) is electron-poorer than Fe^(2+) and Co^(2+).Meanwhile,the temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibilities of complexes 1~3 reveals that in these three complexes,all the cyanide-carbon coordinated Fe(Ⅱ) is low-spin,and Co(Ⅱ) for 2 and Mn(Ⅱ) for 3are both in a high-spin state through 2~400 K but the cyanide-nitrogen coordinated Fe(Ⅱ) for complex 1 exhibits spin crossover (SCO) behavior over 300 K and a hysteresis of 36 K in both cooling and heating modes.