Asymmetric seven-/eight-step spin-crossover in a three-dimensional Hofmann-type metal–organic framework

• DOI: 10.1039/d0qi00245c
• Publication Date: 2020-03-02T10:44:13Z
• Authors: Yuan-Yuan Peng; Si-Guo Wu; Yan-Cong Chen; Wei Liu; Guo-Zhang Huang; Zhao-Ping Ni; Ming-Liang Tong
• Keywords: 01 natural sciences; 0104 chemical sciences

An unprecedented hysteretic seven-/eight-step spin-crossover behavior is revealed. Most importantly, a molecular alloy based on a Hofmann-type framework is used as a strategy to explore multi-step spin-crossover materials for the first time.