Tunability of supramolecular kagome lattices of magnetic phthalocyanines using graphene-based moiré patterns as templates

  • Jinhai Mao
  • , Haigang Zhang
  • , Yuhang Jiang
  • , Yi Pan
  • , Min Gao
  • , Wende Xiao
  • , H. J. Gao

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Abstract

(Figure Presented) Self-assembly of various phthalocyanine (Pc) molecules and a derivative on an epitaxial graphene monolayer (MG) has been investigated by means of in situ ultrahigh vacuum scanning tunneling microscopy. The formation of regular Kagome lattices that duplicate the lattice of the moir pattern of MG was observed, demonstrating that MG can act as a wonderful template for the fabrication of unique nanoarchitectures with remarkable properties. Varying the central metal ion of the Pc molecule affords Kagome lattices with tunable molecular spins, providing ideal two-dimensional model systems for studying frustration physics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14136-14137
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume131
Issue number40
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Oct 2009
Externally publishedYes

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