A Canadian-Finnish collaboration has led to the
discovery of a novel magnetic compound in which two magnetic
dysprosium metal ions are bridged by two aromatic organic radicals
forming a pancake bond. The results of this study can be utilized
to improve the magnetic properties of similar compounds. The
theoretical investigation of the study was carried out by the
Academy Research Fellow Jani O. Moilanen at the University of
Jyväskylä, whereas the experimental work was performed at the
University of Ottawa in the groups of Profs. Muralee Murugesu and
Jaclyn L. Brusso. The research results were published in the
well-recognized chemistry journal—Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers in
July 2020—with the cover art.
Researchers discover new tool to construct novel metal-based
magnetic materials
