The synthesis and characterisation of a large family of hexametallic [Mn(III)(6)] Single-Molecule Magnets of general formula [Mn(III)(6)O(2)(R-sao)(6)(X)(2)(sol)(4-6)] (where R = H, Me, Et; X = (-)O(2)CR' (R' = H, Me, Ph etc) or Hal(-); sol = EtOH, MeOH and/or H(2)O) are presented. We show how deliberate structural distortions of the [Mn(3)O] trinuclear moieties within the [Mn(6)] complexes are...

Structural composites and electrochemical energy storage underpin electrification of transportation, but advances in electric vehicles are shackled by parasitic battery mass. The emergence structural power composites, multifunctional materials that simultaneously carry loads whilst storing electrical energy, promises dramatic improvements effective performance Here, we assess the literature on ...

Surface features have been recognised to be significant in many fields and the characterisation techniques are being constantly improved. The surface characterisation systems are developed by various instrument companies and institutions. However, the lack of good extensibility, reusability and maintainability is a serious obstacle to the system innovation. Component based software development ...