Helena J. Shepherd

TL;DR: The development of bilayer actuator devices using molecular spin crossover materials is reported on, demonstrating the versatility of this approach by fabricating actuators from four differentspin crossover materials and by using both thermal variation and light to induce motion in a controlled direction.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an overview of advances and presents the prospects for integrating switchable molecular materials as active elements into actuator devices, with particular emphasis on micro-and nanoscale systems.

TL;DR: There has been a proliferation of research concerning spin crossover nanomaterials in recent years as mentioned in this paper, from the development of new methods for the synthesis and patterning of nanometre-scale thin films and particles, to the first investigations of charge transport and photonic properties.

TL;DR: A straightforward method for the reversible modification of solid-state properties is a goal being constantly pursued in the development of molecular switches, and molecular electronicand photonic devices as mentioned in this paper, which is one of the most attractive molecule-based switchable materials, spin crossover (SCO) complexespresent different magnetic, optical, electrical and structural properties in response to external stimuli (such as temper-ature, pressure, light, or magnetic fields).

TL;DR: The complete physical study reveals a clear relationship between the quantity of included bpac molecules and the completeness of the spin transition, thereby underlining the key role of the π-π stacking interactions operating between the host and guest bpac molecule within the network.