Photoswitchable spin-crossover films on ferromagnetic substrates (B13*)

Ultrathin films of photoswitchable spin-crossover complexes will be prepared on ferromagnetic substrates under ultrahigh vacuum conditions. The electronic, magnetic, and structural properties of the adsorbate-substrate systems will be comprehensively characterized by synchrotron-based electron spectroscopy techniques as a function of temperature and light irradiation. Novel iron-based coordination compounds will be synthesized to prevent substrate-induced fragmentation.

DFG Programme Collaborative Research Centres

Subproject of SFB 677:  Function by Switching

Applicant Institution Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Project Heads Professor Dr. Kai Rossnagel, since 7/2015; Professor Dr. Felix Tuczek, since 7/2015