The decoration of technologically relevant surfaces, such as metal oxides, with Single-Molecule Magnets (SMMs) constitutes a persistent challenge for the integration of these molecular systems into novel technologies and, in particular, for the development of spintronic and quantum devices. We used UHV thermal sublimation to deposit tetrairon(III) propeller-shaped SMMs (Fe) as a single layer on a TiO ultrathin film grown on Cu(001). The properties of the molecular deposit were studied using a multi-technique approach based on standard topographic and spectroscopic measurements, which demonstrated that molecules remain largely intact upon deposition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: This retrospective study aimed to use mixed (qualitative and quantitative) methods to evaluate the role of FSL in reducing hospital admissions due to all causes, HbA1c, and reported hypoglycaemic episodes in people with diabetes living in a socially deprived region of Northwest England.
Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from previous consultations, which coincided with the 6th -week, 6th -month and annual review including blood tests, hospital admissions due to any cause and reported hypoglycaemia. Also, FSL assessment and satisfaction semi-structured questionnaire was done to assess the impact of FSL on diabetes management and quality of life.
Controlling the magnetic anisotropy of molecular layers assembled on a surface is one of the challenges that needs to be addressed to create the next-generation spintronic devices. Recently, metal complexes that show a reversible solid-state switch of their magnetic anisotropy in response to physical stimuli, such as temperature and magnetic field, have been discovered. The complex Nd(trensal) (Htrensal = 2,2',2''-tris(salicylideneimino)triethylamine) is predicted to exhibit such property.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis frequently associated with brain and liver abscesses, while pleuropulmonary infections are considered rarer. Even less frequent is the association of lung and brain abscesses due to this agent with infective endocarditis. We describe the case of a 40-year-old man complaining of cough, fever, and headache who was diagnosed with a brain abscess due to , a concomitant lung abscess, and aortic native valve endocarditis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study we demonstrate that single-chain magnets (SCMs) can be assembled in gel phase and transferred intact on surface. We take advantage of a family of SCMs based on Tb ions and nitronyl-nitroxides radicals functionalized with short alkyl chains known to form crystalline supramolecular nanotubes interacting with heptane acting as crystallizing solvent. When the radicals are functionalized with long aliphatic chains a robust gel is formed with similar structural and functional properties respect to its crystalline parent.
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