Meisel and co-workers (University of Florida, USA) report on the elaboration of thin films of a series of Prussian Blue analogs, together with their magnetic behaviour. These films were shown to exhibit magnetic anisotropy by investigating the magnetic susceptibility, and specifically the difference between parallel and perpendicular orientations of the films with respect to the applied magnetic field. The degree of anisotropy is largely explained by demagnetizing effects, and a simple model is discussed. This paper represents a first step towards the understanding of the anisotropy of thin films of coordination polymer systems, of importance if films are to be used in device applications. Furthermore, this manuscript casts light on the origin of the anisotropy of photomagnetic systems.
Anisotropic magnetism in Prussian blue analogue films
Daniel M. Pajerowski, Justin E. Gardner, Daniel R. Talham and Mark W. Meisel
New J. Chem., 2011, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C0NJ00841A, Paper
