Multifunctional Zn(<scp>ii</scp>)–Yb(<scp>iii</scp>) complex enantiomers showing second-harmonic generation, near-infrared luminescence, single-molecule magnet behaviour and proton conduction

Abstract

A new pair of Zn(<sc>ii</sc>)–Yb(<sc>iii</sc>) enantiomers with trinuclear structures were synthesized by using a chiral amine-phenol ligand, and they show unprecedented five-functionality by association of SMM, luminescent and proton conductive properties.