Advanced Materials, Vol.17, No.24, 2949-2949, 2005
Tunable bistability in a three-dimensional spin-crossover sensory- and memory-functional material
Spin-crossover (SCO) complexes based on three-dimensional coordination polymers (see Figure) exhibit unprecedented pressure-tunable thermal and piezochromic bistability at room temperature. The thermal- and piezohysteresis loops of the material can be tuned, providing a step towards reliable pressure-based memory systems or displays.