Iron(II) Clathrochelates in Molecular Spintronic Devices: A Vertical Spin Valve

The thermal sublimation of the known cage iron(II) complex (clathrochelate) gives thin films of this compound on various supports without violating its integrity as shown by electron spectroscopy. The spin state of the complex remains unchanged compared to the polycrystalline sample and solution. The first prototypes of molecular spintronic devices in the form of a vertical spin valve are prepared from the chosen iron(II) clathrochelate, and their electron transport properties are studied.

Automated summary

The thermal sublimation method can successfully produce thin films of cage iron(II) complex without compromising its structural integrity. The spin state of the complex remains stable in vertical spin valve molecular spintronic devices.