Large Magnetocaloric Effect in a Wells–Dawson Type {Ni₆Gd₆P₆} Cage

Abstract

Cool stuff: The usage of phosphonates has led to formation of a family of 3d–4f heterometallic cages with a Wells–Dawson-like structure (see picture; Gd, Dy, or Y purple; Ni cyan; P green; O orange; C gray). Magnetic studies show ferromagnetic interactions within the oxo-centered nickel triangle and huge entropy change in the Gd analogue, which, in principle, can be used as an ultralow-temperature coolant. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.