Review: Downsizing effect on 2-D and 3-D spin crossover metal-organic frameworks

Abstract

Abstract This review is focused on the downsizing effect of a family of Hofmann-type Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) exhibiting Spin-Crossover Phenomenon (SCO) at high temperatures. Their nanoscale importance is currently under investigation concerning their multifunctional activity combining different properties such as magnetic, electrical, optical, or mechanical. General strategies for the fabrication of these materials in nanoscale will be presented as well as the development and optimization of thin film growth and nanopatterning methods. An analytical study of 2-D and 3-D tetracyanometallates SCO MOFs prepared both in their bulk form as well as nanoparticles will be outlined and the correlation of their magnetic properties with both their structures and sizes will be discussed.