Polyfunctional two- (2D) and three- (3D) dimensional oxalate bridged bimetallic magnets

We report major results concerning polyfunctional two-(2D) and three-(3D) dimensional oxalate bridged bimetallic magnets. As a consequence of their specific organisation they are composed of an anionic sub-lattice and a cationic counter-part. These bimetallic polymers can accommodate various counter-cations possessing specific physical properties in addition to the magnetic ones resulting from the interactions between the metallic ions in the anionic sub-lattice. Thus, molecular magnets possessing paramagnetic, conductive and optical properties are presented in this review.