Single-Molecule Magnets

Dear Colleagues,

Molecular magnets have been attracting increasing attention in recent years, from both experimental and theoretical perspectives. In recent years, we have witnessed significant progress in all aspects of this research area: Top level synthesis, allowing the fine tuning of the crystal field of lanthanide and transition metal compounds, accurate measurements, theoretical routes for obtaining more efficient magnets, joint efforts to solve the complicated problem of magnetic relaxation, etc. These joint efforts allowed for novel molecular magnets, displaying hysteresis at higher temperatures and significantly larger blocking barriers, for temperature-activated relaxation. However, magnetic performance of the current top-performing, single-molecular magnets is preventing their practical application in the field of information storage.The purpose of this Special Issue is to cover latest research in this field from both experimental as well as theoretical sides: Novel synthetic routes and compounds, innovative measurement techniques, as well as theoretical studies unravelling important factors, such as magnetic anisotropy, crystal field splitting, magnetic relaxation, structure–property relationships, etc. Perspectives on using existing and novel molecular magnets in neighboring research domains (quantum computing, luminescent materials, etc.) are highly welcome. 

Dr. Liviu Ungur
Prof. Dr. Marius Andruh
Prof. Dr. Liviu F. Chibotaru
Guest Editors

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