Towards Organization of Molecular Machines at Interfaces. Langmuir Films and Langmuir-Blodgett Multilayers of an Acid-Base Switchable Rotaxane

In this context we investigated, for the first time, the organi-zation of a non-amphiphilic tricationic switchable rotaxaneand its dumbbell-shaped component into Langmuir films andLangmuir–Blodgett (LB) multilayers by using a cospreadingstrategy. The Langmuir films have been characterized by sur-face pressure–area (

Polyoxometalates in Langmuir–Blodgett films: toward new magnetic materials

Abstract Polyoxometalates having various structures and properties can be organized by the Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) technique. The adsorption of such polyanions along a positively charged monolayer of DODA (dimethyldioctadecylammonium) induces large changes in the compression isotherm and enables the transfer of the Langmuir film onto solid substrate. X-ray diffraction and infrared dichroism experiments demonstrate that the polyoxometalates are organized in monolayers within the LB films. Furthermore, these magnetic multilayers were characterized by their paramagnetic susceptibility measured by a SQUID magnetometer.

First Magnetic Observation of a Spin Crossover in a Langmuir-Blodgett Film

In-Plane Anisotropy and Phase Change in Langmuir-Blodgett Films of a Triphenylene Derivative

Abstract The “in-plane anisotropy” of a triphenylene derivative in Langmuir-Blodgett (L.B.) films has been investigated. Upon heating, L.B. films exhibit a reversible phase transition appearing as an abrupt increase from a low to a high “in-plane anisotropy” corresponding to the formation of the same hexagonal liquid crystal phase observed in the bulk material at almost the same temperature, with the columnar axis aligned along the dipping direction.

Magnetic LB films based upon polyoxometalate clusters and single molecule nanomagnets

Abstract By using the adsorption properties of polyoxometalates such as the ferromagnetic cluster [Co 4 (H 2 O) 2 (PW 9 O 34 ] 10− ) along a positively charged monolayer, we have prepared well organized monolayers of the magnetic polyanions. A similar procedure allowed us to obtain Langmuir-Blodgett films (LB films) based on Mn 12 clusters which show a marked hysteresis

Langmuir–Blodgett films based on inorganic molecular complexes with magnetic or optical properties

Langmuir and Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) films of a great variety of molecular metal complexes with interesting magnetic or optical properties have been prepared in the last few years. Some of the results obtained by our group and others are summarized in this article. (i) LB films of polyoxometalates (POM) were first prepared taking advantage of the adsorption properties of these cluster anions along a positively charged monolayer of an organic surfactant spread in water. A correct choice of the POM allowed the preparation of LB films with magnetic, electrochromic, or luminescent properties. Besides this semiamphiphilic method, two new methods to prepare LB films of POMs have been developed by …

Langmuir-Blodgett Films of Magnetic Clusters

Abstract The mixed-valence manganese clusters [Mn12O12(carboxylato)16] have been organized in a multilayer architecture. Indeed, well-defined Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films of the acetate and the benzoate Mn12 clusters can be obtained using behenic acid as organic matrix. Here, we report the magnetic properties of these multilayers, which present a marked hysteresis at 2 K.

Polyoxometalate Monolayers in Langmuir-Blodgett Films

Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films of a variety of polyoxometalates of different shapes, sizes, and charges were prepared by taking advantage of the adsorption properties of these polyanions on a positively charged monolayer of an organic surfactant spread on water. Three different aspects were investigated. 1) The electrochemical and electrochromic properties of LB films containing the easily reducible polyoxoanion [P2Mo18O62]6-. Absorbance changes of these LB films deposited onto an ITO substrate have been induced by repeated switching of the applied potential. These changes are due to the formation of the colored reduced forms of the polyanion. Coloration and bleaching of the LB f…

Langmuir-Blodgett films based on Prussian Blue derivatives: Towards new hybrid magnetic materials

Abstract The adsorption of dissolved Prussian Blue derivatives along a positively charged monolayer leads to new Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films presenting a ferromagnetic state at low temperature. Such organic/inorganic systems containing inorganic sheets between organic amphiphilic layers constitute a new series of magnetic lamellar materials.

Spin crossover phenomenon of a semi-fluorinated iron (II) complex organized in a Langmuir–Blodgett film

Abstract A new amphiphilic iron (II) complex bearing semi-fluorinated chains has been organized in Langmuir and Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) films. This molecule forms a perfectly stable monolayer at the gas–water interface. Such a film can be transferred easily onto a solid substrate leading to well-defined multilayers. The spin crossover phenomenon occurring in this material has been studied by infrared spectroscopy and magnetization measurements. In the LB film architecture, the iron complex appears to be quenched in a high spin state. This quenching can be released after a thermal annealing and is therefore associated to the specific organization induced by the LB technique.