Electrical detection and modulation of magnetism in a Dy-based ferroelectric single-molecule magnet.

ABSTRACT: Electrical control of magnetism in single-molecule magnets with peculiar quantum magnetic behaviours has promise for applications in molecular electronics and quantum computing. Nevertheless, such kind of magnetoelectric effects have not been achieved in such materials. Herein, we report the successful realization of significant magnetoelectric effects by introducing ferroelectricity into a dysprosium-based single-molecule magnet through spatial cooperation between flexible organic ligands and halide ions. The stair-shaped magnetization hysteresis loop, alternating current susceptibility, and magnetic relaxation can be directly modulated by applying a moderate electric field. Conversely, the electric polarization can be modulated by applying a small magnetic field. In addition, a resonant

SUBMITTER: Wang YX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10689763 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature