A Luminescent and Sublimable Dy(III) -Based Single-Molecule Magnet

The reaction of [Ln(hfac)(3) ]?2?H(2) O and pyridine-N-oxide (PyNO) leads to isostructural dimers of the formula [Ln(hfac)(3) (PyNO)](2) (Ln=Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy). The Dy derivative shows a remarkable single-molecule magnet behavior with complex hysteresis at 1.4?K. The dynamics of the magnetization features are two relaxation regimes: a thermally activated one at high temperature (τ(0) =(5.62±0.4)×10(-11) s and Δ=(167±1)?K) and a quantum tunneling regime at low temperature with a tunneling frequency of 0.42?Hz. The analysis of the Gd derivative evidences intradimer antiferromagnetic interactions (J=(-0.034±0.001)?cm(-1) ). Moreover, the Eu, Tb, and Dy derivatives are luminescent with quantum yield of 51, 53, and 0.1?%, respectively. The thermal investigation of [Dy(hfac)(3) (PyNO)](2) shows that the dimers can be sublimated intact, suggesting their possible exploit as active materials for surface-confined nanostructures to be investigated by fluorimetry methods.     

Synthesis, structures, and magnetic properties of face-sharing heterodinuclear Ni(II)-Ln(III) (Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy) complexes

Heterodinuclear [(Ni (II)L)Ln (III)(hfac) 2(EtOH)] (H 3L = 1,1,1-tris[(salicylideneamino)methyl]ethane; Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb, and Dy; hfac = hexafluoroacetylacetonate) complexes ( 1.Ln) were prepared by treating [Ni(H 1.5L)]Cl 0.5 ( 1) with [Ln(hfac) 3(H 2O) 2] and triethylamine in ethanol (1:1:1). All 1.Ln complexes ( 1.Eu, 1.Gd, 1.Tb, and 1.Dy) crystallized in the triclinic space group P1 (No. 2) with Z = 2 with very similar structures. Each complex is a face-sharing dinuclear molecule. The Ni (II) ion is coordinated by the L (3-) ligand in a N 3O 3 coordination sphere, and the three phenolate oxygen atoms coordinate to an Ln (III) ion as bridging atoms. The Ln (III) ion is eight-coordinate, with four oxygen atoms of two hfac (-)'s, three phenolate oxygen atoms of L (3-), and one ethanol oxygen atom coordinated. Temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility and field-dependent magnetization measurements showed a ferromagnetic interaction between Ni (II) and Gd (III) in 1.Gd. The Ni (II)-Ln (III) magnetic interactions in 1.Eu, 1.Tb, and 1.Dy were evaluated by comparing their magnetic susceptibilities with those of the isostructural Zn (II)-Ln (III) complexes, [(ZnL)Ln(hfac) 2(EtOH)] ( 2.Ln) containing a diamagnetic Zn (II) ion. A ferromagnetic interaction was indicated in 1.Tb and 1.Dy, while the interaction between Ni (II) and Eu (III) was negligible in 1.Eu. The magnetic behaviors of 1.Dy and 2.Dy were analyzed theoretically to give insight into the sublevel structures of the Dy (III) ion and its coupling with Ni (II). Frequency dependence in the ac susceptibility signals was observed in 1.Dy.     

Unprecedented Sensitization of Visible and Near‐Infrared Lanthanide Luminescence by Using a Tetrathiafulvalene‐Based Chromophore

Ligand L was synthesized and then coordinated to [Ln(hfac)₃] ? 2 H₂O (Ln^III=Tb, Dy, Er; hfac^?=1,1,1,5,5,5‐hexafluoroacetylacetonate anion) and [Ln(tta)₃]?2 H₂O (Ln^III=Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Er, Yb; tta^?=2‐thenoyltrifluoroacetonate) to give two families of dinuclear complexes [Ln₂(hfac)₆( L )] ? C₆H₁₄ and [Ln₂(tta)₆( L )] ? 2 CH₂Cl₂. Irradiation of the ligand at 37 040 cm^?1 and 29 410 cm^?1 leads to tetrathiafulvalene‐centered and 2,6‐di(pyrazol‐1‐yl)‐4‐pyridine‐centered fluorescence, respectively. The ligand acts as an organic chromophore for the sensitization of the infrared Er^III (6535 cm^?1) and Yb^III (10 200 cm^?1) luminescence. The energies of the singlet and triplet states of L are high enough to guarantee an efficient sensitization of the visible Eu^III luminescence (17 300–14 100 cm^?1). The Eu^III luminescence decay can be nicely fitted by a monoexponential function that allows a lifetime estimation of (0.49±0.01) ms. Finally, the magnetic and luminescence properties of [Yb₂(hfac)₆( L )] ? C₆H₁₄ were correlated, which allowed the determination of the crystal field splitting of the ²F_7/2 multiplet state with M_J=±1/2 as ground states.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Magnetic Property of New Trispin Ln(III)‐Nitronyl Nitroxide Complexes

Four Ln(III) complexes based on a new nitronyl nitroxide radical have been synthesized and structurally characterized: {Ln(hfac)₃[NITPh(MeO)₂]₂} (Ln = Eu( 1 ), Gd( 2 ), Tb( 3 ), Dy( 4 ); NITPh(MeO)₂ = 2‐(3′,4′‐dimethoxyphenyl)‐4,4,5,5‐tetramethylimidazoline‐1‐oxyl‐3‐oxide; hfac = hexafluoroacetylacetonate). The single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis shows that these complexes have similar mononuclear trispin structures, in which central Ln(III) ion is eight‐coordinated by two O‐atoms from two nitroxide groups and six O‐atoms from three hfac anions. The variable temperature magnetic susceptibility study reveals that there exist ferromagnetic interactions between Gd(III) and the radicals, and antiferromagnetic interactions between two radicals (J_Gd‐Rad = 3.40 cm^?1, J_Rad‐Rad = ?9.99 cm^?1) in complex 2 . Meanwhile, antiferromagnetic interactions are estimated between Eu(III) (or Dy(III)) and radicals in complexes 1 and 4 , and ferromagnetic interaction between Tb(III) and radicals in complex 3 , respectively.     

Synthesis,Structures, and Luminescent Properties of Chloride and Nitrate LnIII Complexes Coordinated by tris(Pyrazolyl)methane

We report the synthesis of Ln³⁺ nitrate [Ln(Tpm)(NO₃)₃] ⋅ MeCN (Ln=Yb ( 1Yb ), Eu ( 1Eu )) and chloride [Yb(Tpm)Cl₃] ⋅ 2MeCN ( 2Yb ), [Eu(Tpm)Cl₂(μ-Cl)]₂ ( 2Eu ) complexes coordinated by neutral tripodal tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)methane (Tpm). The crystal structures of 1Ln and 2Ln were established by single crystal X-ray diffraction, while for 1Yb high resolution experiment was performed. Nitrate complexes 1Ln are isomorphous and both adopt mononuclear structure. Chloride 2Yb is monomeric, while Eu³⁺ analogue 2Eu adopts a binuclear structure due to two μ²-bridging chloride ligands. The typical lanthanide luminescence was observed for europium complexes ( 1Eu and 2Eu ) as well as for terbium and dysprosium analogues ([Ln(Tpm)(NO₃)₃] ⋅ MeCN, Ln=Tb ( 1Tb ), Dy ( 1Dy ); [Ln(Tpm)Cl₃] ⋅ 2MeCN, Ln=Tb ( 2Tb ), Dy ( 2Dy )).     

The syntheses and magnetic properties of a series of heterospin [LnIIICuII 4] pentanuclear complexes

Twelve oxamide-bridged Ln(III)–Cu(II) heteropentanuclear complexes Ln[Cu(PMoxd)]₄(ClO₄)₃ · 5H₂O (Ln = La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Yb, and PMoxd = the N,N′-Bi(α-pyridylmethyl)-oxamide dianion) and 12 oxamide-bridged Ln(III)–Cu(II) heteropentanuclear complexes with the formula of Ln[Cu(PEoxd)]₄(ClO₄)₃ · 5H₂O (PEoxd = the N,N′-Bi(α-pyridylethyl)-oxamide dianion) were synthesized and characterized. The magnetic properties of Gd[Cu(PMoxd)]₄(ClO₄)₃ · 5H₂O (7) and Gd[Cu(PEoxd)]₄(ClO₄)₃ · 2H₂O (19) show that there are ferromagnetic interactions between Gd(III) and Cu(II) in the complexes with J _Cu–Gd = 1.38 cm^?1 and J _Cu–Gd = 1.00 cm^?1, respectively. Fluorescent quenching phenomena for Eu[Cu(PMoxd)]₄(ClO₄)₃ · 5H₂O (6) and Tb[Cu(PMoxd)]₄(ClO₄)₃ · 5H₂O (8) were also observed.     

Fluoride-bridged {Ln(2)Cr(2)} polynuclear complexes from semi-labile mer-[CrF(3)(py)(3)] and [Ln(hfac)(3)(H(2)O)(2)

The trifluorido complex mer-[CrF(3)(py)(3)] (py = pyridine) reacts with 1 equiv. of [Ln(hfac)(3)(H(2)O)(2)] and depending on the solvent forms the tetranuclear clusters [Cr(2)Ln(2)(μ-F)(4)(μ-OH)(2)(py)(4)(hfac)(6)], 1Ln, and [Cr(2)Ln(2)(μ-F)(4)F(2)(py)(6)(hfac)(6)], 2Ln, in acetonitrile and 1,2-dichloroethane, respectively (Ln = Y, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, and Er; hfacH = 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoroacetylacetone). Reaction with [Dy(hfac)(3)(H(2)O)(2)] in dichloromethane produces the dinuclear cluster [CrDy(μ-F)F(OH(2))(py)(3)(hfac)(4)], 3Dy. All the clusters feature fluoride bridges between the chromium(iii) and lanthanide(iii) centres. Fits of susceptibility data for 1Gd and 2Gd reveal the fluoride-mediated chromium(iii)-lanthanide(iii) exchange interactions to be 0.43(5) cm(-1) and 0.57(7) cm(-1), respectively (in the convention). Heat capacity measurements on 2Gd reveal a moderate magneto-caloric effect (MCE) reaching -ΔS(m)(T) = 11.4 J kg(-1) K(-1) for ΔB(0) = 9 T → 0 T at T = 4.1 K. Out-of-phase alternating-current susceptibility (χ') signals are observed for 1Dy, 2Dy and 2Tb, demonstrating slow relaxation of the magnetization.     

Amending the Anisotropy Barrier and Luminescence Behavior of Heterometallic Trinuclear Linear [MIILnIIIMII] (LnIII=Gd,Tb, Dy; MII=Mg/Zn) Complexes by Change from Divalent Paramagnetic to Diamagnetic Metal Ions

The sequential reaction of a multisite coordinating compartmental ligand [2‐(2‐hydroxy‐3‐(hydroxymethyl)‐5‐methylbenzylideneamino)‐2‐methylpropane‐1,3‐diol] (LH₄) with appropriate lanthanide salts followed by the addition of [Mg(NO₃)₂] ? 6 H₂O or [Zn(NO₃)₂] ? 6 H₂O in a 4:1:2 stoichiometric ratio in the presence of triethylamine affords a series of isostructural heterometallic trinuclear complexes containing [Mg₂Ln]³⁺ (Ln=Dy, Gd, and Tb) and [Zn₂Ln]³⁺ (Ln=Dy, Gd, and Tb) cores. The formation of these complexes is demonstrated by X‐ray crystallography as well as ESI‐MS spectra. All complexes are isostructural possessing a linear trimetallic core with a central lanthanide ion. The comprehensive studies discussed involve the synthesis, structure, magnetism, and photophysical properties on this family of trinuclear [Mg₂Ln]³⁺ and [Zn₂Ln]³⁺ heterometallic complexes. [Mg₂Dy]³⁺ and [Zn₂Dy]³⁺ show slow relaxation of the magnetization below 12 K under zero applied direct current (dc) field, but without reaching a neat maximum, which is due to the overlapping with a faster quantum tunneling relaxation mediated through dipole–dipole and hyperfine interactions. Under a small applied dc field of 1000 Oe, the quantum tunneling is almost suppressed and temperature and frequency dependent peaks are observed, thus confirming the single‐molecule magnet behavior of complexes [Mg₂Dy]³⁺ and [Zn₂Dy]³⁺.     

Vibrational spectra of hydrated rare earth orthophosphates

Weinschenkite-type LnPO₄·2H₂O (Ln is Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Y, Er, Tm or Yb) and rhabdophane-type, LnPO₄·H₂O (Ln is La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb or Dy) have been investigated by IR absorption spectroscopy (4000–400 cm⁻¹) and Raman scanning spectroscopy (1400–100 cm⁻¹).The IR spectra of weinschenkite-type LnPO₄·2H₂O (Ln is Gd→Yb) are characterized by a band at 750±6 cm⁻¹ and the occurrence of a doublet in the region of the HOH bending vibrations, the low-frequency component exceeding the first high-frequency component in intensity. This rather peculiar pattern has already been observed in other compounds of similar chemical composition and is interpreted as arising from the presence of water molecules coordinated to the same metal cation. The Raman and IR spectra of these compounds have been interpreted in a manner based on the known structure of CaSO₄·2H₂O, which is isostructural with the weinschenkite-type compounds.The Raman and IR spectra of rhabdophane-type LnPO₄·H₂O is analyzed on the basis of the knowledge of the space group of rare earth orthophosphates rhabdophane-type. Its relation with the spectra of rare earth orthophosphates weinschenkite-type is discussed.     

Hetero‐tri‐spin [2p‐3d‐4f] Chain Compounds Based on Nitronyl Nitroxide Lanthanide Metallo‐Ligands: Synthesis,Structure, and Magnetic Properties

Employing nitronyl nitroxide lanthanide(III) complexes as metallo‐ligands allowed the efficient and highly selective preparation of three series of unprecedented hetero‐tri‐spin (Cu?Ln‐radical) one‐dimensional compounds. These 2p–3d–4f spin systems, namely [Ln₃Cu(hfac)₁₁(NitPhOAll)₄] (Ln^III=Gd 1_Gd , Tb 1_Tb , Dy 1_Dy ; NitPhOAll=2‐(4′‐allyloxyphenyl)‐4,4,5,5‐tetramethylimidazoline‐1‐oxyl‐3‐oxide), [Ln₃Cu(hfac)₁₁(NitPhOPr)₄] (Ln^III=Gd 2_Gd , Tb 2_Tb , Dy 2_Dy , Ho 2_Ho , Yb 2_Yb ; NitPhOPr=2‐(4′‐propoxyphenyl)‐4,4,5,5‐tetramethyl‐imidazoline‐1‐oxyl‐3‐oxide) and [Ln₃Cu(hfac)₁₁(NitPhOBz)₄] (Ln^III=Gd 3_Gd , Tb 3_Tb , Dy 3_Dy ; NitPhOBz=2‐(4′‐benzyloxyphenyl)‐4,4,5,5‐tetramethyl‐imidazoline‐1‐oxyl‐3‐oxide) involve O‐bound nitronyl nitroxide radicals as bridging ligands in chain structures with a [Cu‐Nit‐Ln‐Nit‐Ln‐Nit‐Ln‐Nit] repeating unit. The dc magnetic studies show that ferromagnetic metal–radical interactions take place in these hetero‐tri‐spin chain complexes, these and the next‐neighbor interactions have been quantified for the Gd derivatives. Complexes 1_Tb and 2_Tb exhibit frequency dependence of ac magnetic susceptibilities, indicating single‐chain magnet behavior.     

Structural and Magnetic Properties of 2p‐3d‐4f Hetero‐Tri‐Spin Chains Comprising [{Cu(hfac)2‐Radical}2] Dimers and Ln(hfac)3 (hfac=hexafluoroacetylacetonate)

A new family of 2p‐3d‐4f hetero‐tri‐spin complexes [Ln(hfac)₃{Cu(hfac)₂(NIT‐3 PyPh)}₂] (Ln=Gd ( 1 ), Tb ( 2 ), Dy ( 3 ), Ho ( 4 ); NIT‐3 PyPh=2‐[4‐(3‐pyridinylmethoxy)phenyl]‐4,4,5,5‐tetramethylimidazoline‐1‐oxyl‐3‐oxide; hfac=hexafluoroacetylacetonate) have been synthesized. Four complexes possess a 1D chain structure in which two radical ligands join two Cu(hfac)₂ molecules to form a [{Cu(hfac)₂‐rad)}₂] dimer cycle and the dimer rings are linked by Ln(hfac)₃ units. Magnetic studies show that ferromagnetic exchange couplings exist between the coordinated NO groups of radical ligands and metal ions. Field‐induced slow relaxation of the magnetization was observed in the Tb and Dy compounds.     

Regulating Spin Dynamics of Nitronyl Nitroxide Biradical Lanthanide Complexes through Introducing Different Transition Metals

Four biradical-Ln complexes with different transition metal ions, namely [LnM(hfac)₅(NITPh-PyPzbis)] (M^II=Mn^II and Ln^III=Gd 1 , Dy 2 ; M^II=Ni^II and Ln^III=Tb 3 , Dy 4 ), were prepared by the reaction of Ln(hfac)₃ ⋅ 2H₂O, Mn(hfac)₂ ⋅ 2H₂O or Ni(hfac)₂ ⋅ 2H₂O with NITPh-PyPzbis biradical (hfac=hexafluoroacetylacetonate, NITPh-PyPzbis=5-(3-(2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-1,3-bis(1’-oxyl-3’-oxido- 4’,4’,5’,5’-tetramethyl-4,5-hydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)benzene). In complexes 1 – 4 , the NITPh-PyPzbis biradical chelates one Ln^III ion by means of its aminoxyl moieties and the transition metal ion is introduced through the two N donors from the pyridyl pyrazolyl moiety. Magnetic investigations indicate that complex 4 displays visible maxima in frequency/temperature-dependent χ′′ signals with two-step relaxation processes, but complex 2 exhibits no slow magnetization relaxation. The comparison of structure parameters of both Dy complexes indicates that the symmetries of coordination spheres of two Dy ions are D_2d for 2 and C_2v for 4 , which thus probably results in different magnetic relaxation behaviors. This work provides new insight for improving properties of Ln-biradical based SMMs.     

2,2′‐Bipyrimidine as Efficient Sensitizer of the Solid‐State Luminescence of Lanthanide and Uranyl Ions from Visible to Near‐Infrared

Treatment of Ln(NO₃)₃?nH₂O with 1 or 2 equiv 2,2′‐bipyrimidine (BPM) in dry THF readily afforded the monometallic complexes [Ln(NO₃)₃(bpm)₂] (Ln=Eu, Gd, Dy, Tm) or [Ln(NO₃)₃(bpm)₂]?THF (Ln=Eu, Tb, Er, Yb) after recrystallization from MeOH or THF, respectively. Reactions with nitrate salts of the larger lanthanide ions (Ln=Ce, Nd, Sm) yielded one of two distinct monometallic complexes, depending on the recrystallization solvent: [Ln(NO₃)₃(bpm)₂]?THF (Ln=Nd, Sm) from THF, or [Ln(NO₃)₃(bpm)(MeOH)₂]?MeOH (Ln=Ce, Nd, Sm) from MeOH. Treatment of UO₂(NO₃)₂?6H₂O with 1 equiv BPM in THF afforded the monoadduct [UO₂(NO₃)₂(bpm)] after recrystallization from MeOH. The complexes were characterized by their crystal structure. Solid‐state luminescence measurements on these monometallic complexes showed that BPM is an efficient sensitizer of the luminescence of both the lanthanide and the uranyl ions emitting visible light, as well as of the Yb^III ion emitting in the near‐IR. For Tb, Dy, Eu, and Yb complexes, energy transfer was quite efficient, resulting in quantum yields of 80.0, 5.1, 70.0, and 0.8 %, respectively. All these complexes in the solid state were stable in air.     

两个氮氧双自由基桥连的稀土一维链的晶体结构、磁性和荧光性能

选用1,2-二苯氧基乙烷取代的氮氧双自由基(BNPhOEt)与稀土金属反应,得到了2例氮氧双自由基-稀土配合物[Ln(hfac)3(BNPhOEt)]·C6H14(Ln=Tb(1)、Ho(2);hfac=六氟乙酰丙酮),其均为2p-4f一维链状结构.磁性研究表明,在配合物1和2中分别存在铁磁和反铁磁耦合.此外,对2个配...     

Four tri-spin lanthanide–nitronyl nitroxide (LnIII = GdIII,DyIII, ErIII,and HoIII) complexes: syntheses,structures, and magnetic properties

Four radical–Ln(III)–radical complexes, [Ln(hfac)₃(NITPhSCH₃)₂] (Ln?=?Gd (1), Dy (2), Er (3), Ho (4); hfac?=?hexafluoroacetylacetonate; NITPhSCH₃?=?4′-thiomethylphenyl-4,4,5,5tetramethyl-imidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide), have been synthesized, and structurally and magnetically characterized. The X-ray crystal structures show that the structures of the four complexes are similar, consisting of isolated molecules in which Ln(III) ions are coordinated by six oxygen atoms from three hfac and two oxygen atoms from nitronyl radicals. The temperature dependencies of magnetic susceptibilities for the four complexes show that in the Gd(III) complex, ferromagnetic interactions between Gd(III)–radical and antiferromagnetic interactions between the radicals coexist with J _Rad–Gd?=?1.09?cm^?1, J _Rad–Rad?=??1.85?cm^?1.     

Systematic Investigation of Reaction‐Time Dependence of Three Series of Copper–Lanthanide/Lanthanide Coordination Polymers: Syntheses,Structures, Photoluminescence,and Magnetism

Three series of copper–lanthanide/lanthanide coordination polymers (CPs) Ln^IIICu^IICu^I(bct)₃(H₂O)₂ [Ln=La ( 1 ), Ce ( 2 ), Pr ( 3 ), Nd ( 4 ), Sm ( 5 ), Eu ( 6 ), Gd ( 7 ), Tb ( 8 ), Dy ( 9 ), Er ( 10 ), Yb ( 11 ), and Lu ( 12 ), H₂bct=2,5‐bis(carboxymethylmercapto)‐1,3,4‐thiadiazole acid], Ln^IIICu^I(bct)₂ [Ln=Ce ( 2 a ), Pr ( 3 a ), Nd ( 4 a ), Sm ( 5 a ), Eu ( 6 a ), Gd ( 7 a ), Tb ( 8 a ), Dy ( 9 a ), Er ( 10 a ), Yb ( 11 a ), and Lu ( 12 a )], and Ln^III₂(bct)₃(H₂O)₅ [Ln=La ( 1 b ), Ce ( 2 b ), Pr ( 3 b ), Nd ( 4 b ), Sm ( 5 b ), Eu ( 6 b ), Gd ( 7 b ), Tb ( 8 b ), and Dy ( 9 b )] have been successfully constructed under hydrothermal conditions by modulating the reaction time. Structural characterization has revealed that CPs 1 – 12 possess a unique one‐dimensional (1D) strip‐shaped structure containing two types of double‐helical chains and a double‐helical channel. CPs 2 a – 12 a show a three‐dimensional (3D) framework formed by Cu^I linking two types of homochiral layers with double‐helical channels. CPs 1 b – 9 b exhibit a 3D framework with single‐helical channels. CPs 6 b and 8 b display visible red and green luminescence of the Eu^III and Tb^III ions, respectively, sensitized by the bct ligand, and microsecond‐level lifetimes. CP 8 b shows a rare magnetic transition between short‐range ferromagnetic ordering at 110 K and long‐range ferromagnetic ordering below 10 K. CPs 9 a and 9 b display field‐induced single‐chain magnet (SCM) and/or single‐molecule magnet (SMM) behaviors, with U_eff values of 51.7 and 36.5 K, respectively.     

Two new lanthanide–radical complexes: synthesis,structure, and magnetic properties

Two new lanthanide–radical complexes, [Tb(hfac)₃(EtVNIT)₂] (1) and [Dy(hfac)₃(EtVNIT)₂] (2) (EtVNIT?=?2-(4′-ethoxy-3′-methoxyphenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide, hfac?=?1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoroacetylacetonate), were synthesized; both display radical–Ln(III)–radical (Ln=Tb (1), Dy (2)) tri-spin structures. Magnetic studies reveal that interactions between the lanthanide ions and radicals are ferromagnetic.     

Influence of the Coordinated Transition Metal Ion on Magnetic Relaxation of Lanthanide Based Complexes with Imino Nitroxide Biradical Ligands

In spite of achievement of a lot of Ln-radical SMMs, how to improve magnetic behavior of Ln-radical system remains challenging. Here, two series of Ln-radical complexes have successfully been built using an imino nitroxide biradical, namely, [Ln₂(hfac)₆(ImPhPyobis)₂] (Ln^III=Gd 1 , Tb 2 , Dy 3 ) and [Ln₂Cu₂(hfac)₁₀(ImPhPyobis)₂] (Ln^III=Gd 4 , Dy 5 ; hfac=hexafluoroacetylacetonate and ImPhPyobis=5-(4-oxypyridinium-1-yl)-1,3-bis(1’-oxyl-4’,4’,5’,5’-tetramethyl-4,5-hydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)benzene). For these biradical-metal complexes, two imino nitroxide biradicals bind two Ln(III) ions via their oxygen atoms coming from 4-oxypyridinium units to produce a binuclear {Ln₂O₂} unit. Those imino nitroxide groups are free for complexes 1 – 3 , however one of imino nitroxide groups of the biradical is ligated to the copper(II) ion for complexes 4 and 5 . The distinct magnetic relaxation behaviors are observed for two Dy derivatives, as revealed by ac magnetic studies: complex 3 presents one magnetic process with the effective energy barrier(U_eff) of 74.0 K while complex 5 exhibits dual relaxation processes with U_eff values for the fast- and slow-relaxation being 20.2 K and 30.9 K, respectively, which implies that the second coordination sphere of Dy ion plays a critical role for magnetic relaxation.     

Vibrational Spectra of Anhydrous Lanthanum,Europium, Gadolinium,and Dysprosium Nitrates and Oxinitrates

IR. and Raman spectra of LnONO₃ (50–4,000 cm^?1, Ln?La, Gd, Eu, and Dy) are reported and discussed. The low frequency region of the spectra reflects the cubic structure of these compounds. The dimensions of the cubic unit cells determined by X-Ray powder diagrams are: 12.81 ± 0.05 Å for EuONO₃, 12.69 ± 0.05 Å for GdONO₃, and 12.67 ± 0.05 Å for DyONO₃. The vibrational frequencies of the nitrato group are consistent with a bidentate nitrate of C_2v symmetry. The synthesis of anhydrous Ln (NO₃)₃ (Ln?La, Gd, Eu, and Dy) by dehydration of the corresponding penta- or hexahydrates is described. The IR. and Raman spectra (50-4,000 cm^?1) are analysed. Splitting of the bands point to a complex structure of these compounds. All six vibrational modes of the nitrato group are observed and the data are again consistent with bidentate NO^?₃ moieties. Finally, an analytical control of the purity of Ln (NO₃)₃ is suggested.     

Three new lanthanide compounds based on nitronyl nitroxide radical: Crystal structure,magnetic properties,and luminescence properties

Three new lanthanide compounds were obtained using 2-(3-methylthiophene)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide) (NIT-3Methien). These compounds, [Gd(hfac)₃(NIT-3Methien)₂]?0.5CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃ (1: Half n-heptane trihexafluoroacetylacetonate-di-2-(3-methylthiophene)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide gadolinium(III)), [Tb(hfac)₃(NIT-3Methien)₂]?0.5H₂O (2: Half Hydrate trihexafluoroacetylacetonate-di-2-(3-methylthiophene)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide terbium(III)), and [Dy(hfac)₃(NIT-3Methien)₂]?0.5H₂O (3: Half Hydrate trihexafluoroacetylacetonate-di-2-(3-methylthiophene)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide dysprosium(III)), (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃ = n-heptane), (hfac = hexafluoroacetylacetonate), were characterized structurally and magnetically. The three compounds crystallize in the triclinic space group P1( - ). Ln(III) ion was eight-coordinate by six oxygens from three hfac ligands and two oxygens from two radicals. In 1, direct current (DC) magnetic studies reveal ferromagnetic interactions between the Gd(III) ion and radicals with J₁ = 0.94 cm^?1. In 2 and 3, there are antiferromagnetic interactions between the Tb(III), or Dy(III) ions and radicals. The luminescence characterizations show that 2 exhibits highly selective luminescent sensing of Cr₂O₇^2? ions.