Abstract
There has been a rapid expansion in the use of molecular magnets for both low- and ultra low-temperature cooling applications in recent years, and here we review the chemical variation and magnetothermal properties of reported molecular coolers, structuring the review by structural dimensions, metal-ions involved and ligands employed. This review provides an overview of the developments in designing better low-temperature magnetic refrigerants, and includes description of new 3D-materials that, in some ways, out-perform traditional magnetic coolants. Thus, this review should serve as both a tutorial for many newcomers and a summary of progress for researchers who are active in the field.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1462-1475 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Chemical Society Reviews |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 7 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry