Citation: Ya-Xuan Xue, Han Xu, Jia-Nan Chen, Hai-Quan Tian, Tao Jia, Wei-Dong Liu, Chong-Yang Li, La-Sheng Long, Lan-Sun Zheng, Xiang-Jian Kong. Chiral Ln3Co5 clusters with geometry-dependent chiroptical and magneto-optical properties[J]. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, ;2026, 45(1): 100764. doi: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100764 shu

Chiral Ln3Co5 clusters with geometry-dependent chiroptical and magneto-optical properties

Heterometallic 3d-4f clusters represent a promising class of multifunctional molecular materials, driven by the synergistic interactions between d- and f-electrons. Incorporating chirality into these systems further expands their potential applications, particularly in chiroptical and magneto-optical technologies. Herein, we report the successful synthesis of chiral [Ln3Co5] (Ln = Er and Y) clusters using binaphthol-based ligands. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals the coexistence of two distinct Co2+ coordination geometries: six-coordinate octahedral and five-coordinate trigonal bipyramidal. Spectroscopic analyses demonstrate geometry-dependent chiroptical behavior: pentacoordinate Co2+ ions predominantly contribute to the circular dichroism (CD) features, while both geometries exhibit distinguishable signals in the magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) spectra. Notably, a pronounced magnetic dipole transition (4I15/2 → 4I13/2) from Er3+ centers is observed in the near-infrared MCD region, displaying a high g-factor of 0.0078 T-1. This work highlights the configuration- and ligand field-dependent chiroptical responses in 3d-4f systems, providing new insights for the rational design of advanced magneto-optical devices.
- Circular dichroism,
- Magnetic circular dichroism,
- Ligand field,
- Chiroptical behavior
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