Achieving linear anisotropic thermal expansion via coupled molecular motion and spin crossover

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers 2026

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Authors: Han‐Han Lu, Meng‐Jia Shang, Wen-Jing Jiang, Hui-Ying Sun, Ya‐Lin Peng, Qiang Liu, Jingyi Xiao, Liang Zhao, Hiroki Oshio, Yin‐Shan Meng, Tao Liu
DOI: 10.1039/d6qi00885b
Cited by: 1
References: 89

Abstract

We report a Co II spin-crossover complex with colossal anisotropic thermal expansion. Coupling SCO-driven Co–N elongation (+430.7 MK –1 ) and cyclohexane rotor oscillation (−590.5 MK –1 ) offers a design paradigm for thermomechanical materials.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Magnetism in coordination complexes Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity Mechanical and Optical Resonators

Publication details

Journal / source
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
15
Pages
6469–6477
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN