Rare-earth based frustrated magnets have attracted great attention as excellent candidates for magnetic refrigeration at sub-Kelvin temperatures,while the experimental identification of systems exhibiting both large v...Rare-earth based frustrated magnets have attracted great attention as excellent candidates for magnetic refrigeration at sub-Kelvin temperatures,while the experimental identification of systems exhibiting both large volumetric cooling capacity and reduced working temperatures far below 1K remains a challenge.Here,through ultra-low temperature magnetism and thermodynamic characterizations,we unveil the large magnetocaloric effect(MCE)realized at sub-Kelvin temperatures in the frustrated Kagome antiferromagnet Gd_(3)BWO_(9)with T_(N)∼1.0 K.The isothermal magnetization curves indicate the existence of field(B)induced anisotropic magnetic phase diagrams,where four distinct magnetic phases for B‖c-axis and five magnetic phases for B‖ab-plane are identified at T<T_(N).The analysis of magnetic entropy S(B,T)data and direct adiabatic demagnetization tests reveal remarkable cooling performance at sub-Kelvin temperatures featured by a large volumetric entropy density of 502.2 mJ/K/cm^(3)and a low attainable minimal temperature T_(min)∼168mK from the initial cooling condition of 2K and 6 T,surpassing most Gd-based refrigerants previously documented in temperature ranges of 0.25–4 K.The realized T_(min)∼168mK far below T_(N)∼1.0K in Gd_(3)BWO_(9)is related to the combined effects of magnetic frustration and criticality-enhanced MCE,which together leave substantial magnetic entropy at reduced temperatures by enhancing spin fluctuations.展开更多
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence,magnetocaloric materials as well as other materials are being developed with increased efficiency and enhanced performance.However,most studies do not take phase t...With the rapid development of artificial intelligence,magnetocaloric materials as well as other materials are being developed with increased efficiency and enhanced performance.However,most studies do not take phase transitions into account,and as a result,the predictions are usually not accurate enough.In this context,we have established an explicable relationship between alloy compositions and phase transition by feature imputation.A facile machine learning is proposed to screen candidate NiMn-based Heusler alloys with desired magnetic entropy change and magnetic transition temperature with a high accuracy R^(2)≈0.98.As expected,the measured properties of prepared NiMn-based alloys,including phase transition type,magnetic entropy changes and transition temperature,are all in good agreement with the ML predictions.As well as being the first to demonstrate an explicable relationship between alloy compositions,phase transitions and magnetocaloric properties,our proposed ML model is highly predictive and interpretable,which can provide a strong theoretical foundation for identifying high-performance magnetocaloric materials in the future.展开更多
The assembly of the three-dimensional(3D) lanthanide complexes,aiming at obtaining large magnetocalo ric effects,encounte rs a substantial challenge.In this study,we successfully isolated a novel series of Lnexclusive...The assembly of the three-dimensional(3D) lanthanide complexes,aiming at obtaining large magnetocalo ric effects,encounte rs a substantial challenge.In this study,we successfully isolated a novel series of Lnexclusive 3D complexes,fo rmulated as {[Ln_(2)(EDTA)(C_(2)O_(4))(H_(2)O)_(2)]}n(abbreviated as Ln_(2),Ln=Gd^(Ⅲ)(1),Eu^(Ⅲ)(2),Sm^(Ⅲ)(3),H_(4)EDTA=ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid;H_(2)C_(2)O_(4)=oxalic acid).Crystallographic study exhibits that complex 1 features a cute snail-shaped Gd_(2) unit.Adjacent Gd_(2) units are aggregated by hexadentate EDTA^(4-) and C_(2)O_(4)^(2-)ligands,further constructing a charming three-dimensional metal-organic framework with interesting parallelogram-shaped layers.Notably,all coordinated EDTA^(4-)ligands and lightweight C_(2)O_(4)^(2-)groups contribute to building a densely packed metal-organic framework,endowing complex 1 with remarkable magnetocaloric effect(-ΔS_(m)^(max)=42.5 J/(kg·K) at 2.5 K and ΔH=7.0 T).Additionally,complexes 2 and 3 exhibit outstanding solid-state luminescent properties with lifetimes of43 8.22 and 4.13 μs,and quantum yields(QY) of 7.03% and 15.46%,respectively.展开更多
Frustrated lanthanide oxides with dense magnetic lattice and suppressed ordering temperature have potential applications in cryogenic magnetic refrigeration.Herein,the crystal structure,magnetic properties,magnetic ph...Frustrated lanthanide oxides with dense magnetic lattice and suppressed ordering temperature have potential applications in cryogenic magnetic refrigeration.Herein,the crystal structure,magnetic properties,magnetic phase transition(MPT)together with magnetocaloric effect(MCE)of LnOF(Ln=Gd,Dy,Ho,and Er)compounds were investigated.Crystallographic study shows that these compounds crystallize in the centrosymmetric space group R3m with an ideal triangular lattice.No long-range magnetic ordering is observed above 2 K for LnOF(Ln=Gd,Ho,and Er).However,DyOF compound undergoes an MPT from paramagnetic(PM)to antiferromagnetic(AFM)at the Neel temperature(TN≈4 K).Considerable reversible MCE is observed in these triangular-lattice compounds.Under the magnetic field change(μ0ΔH)of 0-2 T,the maximum values of magnetic entropy change(-ΔSMmax)of them are 6.1,9.4,12.7,and 14.1 J/(kg·K),respectively.Interestingly,the value of ErOF with Ising-like spin is 2.3 times that of GdOF,which provides an approach for exploring magnetic refrigerants with excellent low-field cryogenic magnetocaloric effect.展开更多
Magnetic refrigeration(MR)technology is regarded as an ideal solution for cryogenic applications,relying on magnetocaloric materials which provide necessary chilling effect.A series of polycrystalline Tm_(1-x)Er_(x)Ni...Magnetic refrigeration(MR)technology is regarded as an ideal solution for cryogenic applications,relying on magnetocaloric materials which provide necessary chilling effect.A series of polycrystalline Tm_(1-x)Er_(x)Ni_(2)Si_(2)(x=0.2,0.4)compounds was synthesized,and their magnetic properties,magnetic phase transition together with magnetocaloric effect(MCE)were studied.The Tm_(1-x)Er_(x)Ni_(2)Si_(2)(x=0.2,0.4)compounds display a field-induced metamagnetic transition from antiferromagnetic(AFM)to ferromagnetism(FM)in excess of 0.2 T,respectively.Meanwhile,the AFM ground state is unstable.Under the field change of 0-2 T,the values of maximal magnetic entropy change(-ΔS_(M)^(max))and refrigerant capacity(RC)for Tm_(0.8)Er_(0.2)Ni_(2)Si_(2)compound are 17.9 J/(kg·K)and 83.5 J/kg,respectively.The large reversible MCE under low magnetic fields(≤2 T)indicates that Tm_(0.8)Er_(0.2)Ni_(2)Si_(2)compound can serve as potential candidate materials for cryogenic magnetic refrigeration.展开更多
Magnetocaloric material is the key working substance for magnetic refrigerant technology,for which the low-field and low-temperature magnetocaloric effect(MCE)performance is of great importance for practical applicati...Magnetocaloric material is the key working substance for magnetic refrigerant technology,for which the low-field and low-temperature magnetocaloric effect(MCE)performance is of great importance for practical applications at low temperatures.Here,a giant low-field magnetocaloric effect in ferromagnetically ordered Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds was reported,and the magnetic structure was characterized based on low-temperature neutron powder diffraction.With increasing Tm content from 0 to 1,the Curie temperature of Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds decreases from 16.0 K to 3.6 K.For Er_(0.7)Tm_(0.3)Al_(2) compound,it showed the largest low-field magnetic entropy change(–SM)with the peak value of 17.2 and 25.7 J/(kg K)for 0–1 T and 0–2 T,respectively.The(–SM)max up to 17.2 J/(kg K)of Er0.7Tm0.3Al2 compound for 0–1 T is the largest among the intermetallic magnetocaloric materials ever reported at temperatures below 20 K.The peak value of adiabatic temperature change(Tad)max was determined as 4.13 K and 6.87 K for 0–1 T and 0–2 T,respectively.The characteristic of second-order magnetic transitions was confirmed on basis of Arrott plots,the quantitative criterion of exponent n,rescaled universal curves,and the mean-field theory criterion.The outstanding low-field MCE performance with low working temperatures indicates that Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds are promising candidates for magnetic cooling materials at liquid hydrogen and liquid helium temperatures.展开更多
The magnetocaloric effect（MCE） of RT Si and RT Al systems with R = Gd–Tm, T = Fe–Cu and Pd, which have been widely investigated in recent years, is reviewed. It is found that these RT X compounds exhibit various c...The magnetocaloric effect（MCE） of RT Si and RT Al systems with R = Gd–Tm, T = Fe–Cu and Pd, which have been widely investigated in recent years, is reviewed. It is found that these RT X compounds exhibit various crystal structures and magnetic properties, which then result in different MCE. Large MCE has been observed not only in the typical ferromagnetic materials but also in the antiferromagnetic materials. The magnetic properties have been studied in detail to discuss the physical mechanism of large MCE in RT X compounds. Particularly, some RT X compounds such as Er Fe Si,Ho Cu Si, Ho Cu Al exhibit large reversible MCE under low magnetic field change, which suggests that these compounds could be promising materials for magnetic refrigeration in a low temperature range.展开更多
Three binuclear rare earth based complexes combining RE ions with semirigid tricarboxylic ligand(H_(3)L).namely,[RE_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4)][RE=Gd,Tb,and Dy;H_(3)L=5-((4-Carboxybenzyl)oxy)isophthalic acid;DMF=N,N-dimethyl...Three binuclear rare earth based complexes combining RE ions with semirigid tricarboxylic ligand(H_(3)L).namely,[RE_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4)][RE=Gd,Tb,and Dy;H_(3)L=5-((4-Carboxybenzyl)oxy)isophthalic acid;DMF=N,N-dimethylformamide]complexes,were fabricated success fully.The RE_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4) co mplexe s consist of two central RE ions with the same coordination environment which were connected by two tridentate bridging carboxylic groups and two syn-syn bidentate bridging carboxylic groups originating from the L^(3-)ligands to form the{RE_(2)}dimeric unit,and thus provides the basis for further constructing a dense three-dimensional(3 D)network structure.Moreover,the present RE_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4) complexes can be described by a topology diagram with the topology point symbol of{4^(2)·6}_(2){4^(4)·6^(2)·8^(7)·10^(2)}.Weak antiferromagnetic(AFM)coupling between the adjacent RE ions for all the present complexes was found according to the magnetic calculations.The observed significant cryogenic magnetocaloric effect(MCE)with the maximum magnetic entropy change-ΔS_(M)^(max) to be 26.3 J/(kg·K)withΔH=7 T in Gd_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4) complex makes it competitive for the cryogenic magnetic refrigerant.Moreover,the slow magnetic relaxation behavior at 0.2 T dc field with an obvious large U_(eff)/k=45(4)K and τ_(0)=6.5(2)×10^(-10)s was confirmed in Dy_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4)complex.This work not only provides an effective strategy for obtaining molecular materials with high MCE,but also confirms that tricarboxylate ligands are the ideal choice for constructing stable high dimensional geometric structures.展开更多
With the intention to explore excellent magnetocaloric materials, the intermetallic compound GdPd was synthesized by arc melting and heat treatment. The microstructure, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of the in...With the intention to explore excellent magnetocaloric materials, the intermetallic compound GdPd was synthesized by arc melting and heat treatment. The microstructure, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of the intermetallic compound of GdPd were investigated by X-ray diffraction（XRD）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and the physical property measurement system（PPMS）. A large reversible magnetocaloric effect is observed in GdPd accompanied by a second order magnetic phase transition from paramagnetism to ferromagnetism at ～39 K. The paramagnetic Curie temperature（θp） and the effective magnetic moment（μ（eff））are determined to be 34.7 K and 8.12 μB/Gd,respectively. The maximum entropy change（｜△SM（Max）｜） and the relative cooling power（RCP） under a field change of 5 T are estimated to be 20.14 J/（kg·K） and 433 J/kg, respectively. The giant reversible magnetocaloric effects（both the large△SM and the high RCP） together with the absence of thermal and field hysteresis make the GdPd compound an attractive candidate for low-temperature magnetic refrigeration.展开更多
The magnetocaloric effect （MCE） in many rare earth （RE） based intermetallic compounds has been extensively in- vestigated during the last two decades, not only due to their potential applications for magnetic refr...The magnetocaloric effect （MCE） in many rare earth （RE） based intermetallic compounds has been extensively in- vestigated during the last two decades, not only due to their potential applications for magnetic refrigeration but also for better understanding of the fundamental problems of the materials. This paper reviews our recent progress on studying the magnetic properties and MCE in some binary or ternary intermetallic compounds of RE with low boiling point metal（s） （Zn, Mg, and Cd）. Some of them exhibit promising MCE properties, which make them attractive for low temperature magnetic refrigeration. Characteristics of the magnetic transition, origin of large MCE, as well as the potential application of these compounds are thoroughly discussed. Additionally, a brief review of the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties in the quaternary rare earth nickel boroncarbides RENi2B2C superconductors is also presented.展开更多
A sub-rapidly solidified LaFe11.6Si1.4 plate was fabricated directly from liquid by centrifugal casting method. The phase constitution, microstructure and magnetocaloric effect were investigated using backscatter scan...A sub-rapidly solidified LaFe11.6Si1.4 plate was fabricated directly from liquid by centrifugal casting method. The phase constitution, microstructure and magnetocaloric effect were investigated using backscatter scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and phys- ical property measurement system. When the plate was annealed at 1373 K, rl phase was formed by a solid-state peritectoid reaction. A first-order magnetic phase transition occurred in the vicinity of 188 K, and the effective refrigeration capacities reached 203.5J/kg and 209.7J/kg in plates annealed for I h and 3 h, respectively, under a magnetic field change of 3T. It is suggested that centrifugal casting may become a new approach to prepare high-performance La-Fe-Si magnetocaloric plates for prac- tical applications, which could largely accelerate the formation of rl phase during high-temperature heat-treatment process due to refined and homogeneous honeycombed microstructure.展开更多
Two isostructural tetranuclear lanthanide clusters named [Ln_(4)(L)_(4)(CH_(3) O)_(4)]·CH_(3) OH(Ln=Gd(Ⅲ) for 1,Dy(Ⅲ) for 2,H_(2) L=N’-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)-6-(hydroxymethyl) picolinohydrazide) were...Two isostructural tetranuclear lanthanide clusters named [Ln_(4)(L)_(4)(CH_(3) O)_(4)]·CH_(3) OH(Ln=Gd(Ⅲ) for 1,Dy(Ⅲ) for 2,H_(2) L=N’-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)-6-(hydroxymethyl) picolinohydrazide) were successfully isolated by using a polydentate Schiff based ligand and Ln(Ⅲ) nitrate salts.The structures of 1 and 2 were characterized by X-ray structural analyses,they are held by four double deprotonated ligands L2-.In them all the lanthanide ions are eight-coordinated and distributed over four vertices of a parallelogram,presenting a Ln4 cluster with a strict [2 × 2] square grid pattern.The details of magnetic analysis show that 1 displays weak anti-ferromagnetic exchange between neighboring Gd(Ⅲ) ions through carboxylate oxygen and methanol oxygen ligand atoms.Furthermore,1 exhibits significant magnetocaloric effect with the maximum entropy change-ΔSm value of 28.5 J/(kg K) for ΔH=7.0 T at 2.0 K.For compound 2,remarkable slow magnetic relaxation behaviors are observed in the presence of zero magnetic field with τ0=1.02 × 10^(-6) s and energy barrier ΔE/kB=43.24 K.展开更多
In this article, our recent progress concerning the effects of atomic substitution, magnetic field, and temperature on the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of the LaFe13-xAlx compounds are reviewed. With an incr...In this article, our recent progress concerning the effects of atomic substitution, magnetic field, and temperature on the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of the LaFe13-xAlx compounds are reviewed. With an increase of the aluminum content, the compounds exhibit successively an antiferromagnetic （AFM） state, a ferromagnetic （FM） state, and a mictomagnetic state. Furthermore, the AFM coupling of LaFe13 -xAlx can be converted to an FM one by substituting Si for A1, Co for Fe, and magnetic rare-earth R for La, or introducing interstitial C or H atoms. However, low doping levels lead to FM clusters embedded in an AFM matrix, and the resultant compounds can undergo, under appropriate applied fields, first an AFM-FM and then an FM-AFM phase transition while heated, with significant magnetic relaxation in the vicinity of the transition temperature. The Curie temperature of LaFe13-xAlx can be shifted to room temperature by choosing appropriate contents of Co, C, or H, and a strong magnetocaloric effect can be obtained around the transition temperature. For example, for the LaFel 1.5All.5Co.2Hl.o compound, the maximal entropy change reaches 13.8 J.kg-1.K-1 for a field change of 0-5 T, occurring around room temperature. It is 42% higher than that of Gd, and therefore, this compound is a promising room-temperature magnetic refrigerant.展开更多
Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects of La1-xRxFe11.5Si1.5 （R=Pr, （0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5）; R = Ce and Nd, （0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3）） compounds are investigated. Partially replacing La with R = Ce, Pr and Nd in La1-xRxFe...Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects of La1-xRxFe11.5Si1.5 （R=Pr, （0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5）; R = Ce and Nd, （0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3）） compounds are investigated. Partially replacing La with R = Ce, Pr and Nd in La1-xRxFe11.5Si1.5 leads to a reduction in Curie temperature due to the lattice contraction. The substitution of R for La causes an enhancement in field-induced itinerant electron metamagnetic transition, which leads to a remarkable increase in magnetic entropy change ASm and also in hysteresis loss. However, a high effective refrigerant capacity RCeff is still maintained in La1-xRxFe11.5Si1.5. In the present samples, a large △Sm and a high RCeff have been achieved simultaneously.展开更多
Composite magnetic refrigerants were prepared by physical mixing LaFeSiHalloys with different Curie temperatures(Tc). The phase structures of these LaFeSiHalloys were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and the magneto...Composite magnetic refrigerants were prepared by physical mixing LaFeSiHalloys with different Curie temperatures(Tc). The phase structures of these LaFeSiHalloys were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and the magnetocaloric effect(MCE) and refrigerant capacity(RC) of these composite magnetic refrigerants were investigated by experiment and calculation in this paper. The magnetocaloric effect(MCE) and refrigerant capacity(RC) of these composite magnetic refrigerants were investigated by experiment and calculation in this paper. The results indicate the experimental magnetic entropy change(-△S)-Tcurve corresponds reasonably with the(-△S)-Tcurve calculated by the linear combination of(-△S)-T curves of the single material. An optimal mixing ratio can make the composite magnetic refrigerant possess a table-like(-△S)-Tcurve which is beneficial to magnetic Ericsson cycle. When three LaFeSiHalloys with different Tare mixed, the full width at half maximum(△T) of(-△S)-T curves is about 48.7 K and the RC is about 177.76 J/kg under a magnetic field change of 2 T. The composite magnetic refrigerants based on LaFeSiHalloys can be promising candidates for near room temperature magnetic refrigeration and the work will be helpful to develop novel composite magnetic refrigerants with table-like MCE and large RC.展开更多
The aim of the present paper was to study the large magnetocaloric effect observed in LaFe_(11.35)Co_(0.6)Si_(1.05)alloy. X-ray diffraction(XRD) result reveals a coexistence of two crystalline phases: a dominant La(Fe...The aim of the present paper was to study the large magnetocaloric effect observed in LaFe_(11.35)Co_(0.6)Si_(1.05)alloy. X-ray diffraction(XRD) result reveals a coexistence of two crystalline phases: a dominant La(Fe,Si)_(13)-type and a minor a-Fe(Co,Si). It is confirmed by the Mössbauer spectroscopy and microstructural observations accompanied by an energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) analysis. The value of the magnetic entropy changes(|S_(M)|) in the vicinity of the Curie temperature(TC= 268 K) was calculated using thermomagnetic Maxwell relation, and it equals to 21.4 J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1) under the change in an external magnetic field of μ_(0)ΔH = 3T. The investigation of magnetic phase transition was carried out using the Landau theory, an analysis of the field dependences of the magnetic entropy change and universal scaling curve, revealing the second order of phase transition in the studied material.展开更多
The influences of carbon on phase formation, Curie temperature, and magnetic entropy change of the NaZn13-type LaFe11.7Si1.3 were investigated. Seven carbon-containing alloys, LaFe11.7Si1.3Cx with x = 0, 0.03, 0.06, 0...The influences of carbon on phase formation, Curie temperature, and magnetic entropy change of the NaZn13-type LaFe11.7Si1.3 were investigated. Seven carbon-containing alloys, LaFe11.7Si1.3Cx with x = 0, 0.03, 0.06, 0.10, 0.20, 0.30, and 0.50, respectively, were prepared for this investigation. Experimental results show that addition of a small amount of carbon in LaFe11.7Sil.3 is favorable for the formation of the NaZn13-type structure of LaFe11.7Si1.3Cx. The lattice constant increases with C addition and x increases in the alloy because of the introduction of C as interstitial atoms. The Curie temperature of LaFe11.7Si1.3Cx increases from 194 K to 225 K as x increases from 0 to 0.5. Large magnetic entropy changes were observed in these carbon-containing alloys LaFe11.7Si1.3Cx because of their first-order structural/magnetic transition. The maximum magnetic entropy change of 27.5 J.kg^-1K^-1 at 202 K for the 0-1.56 T magnetic field change was observed in the alloy with x = 0.06. The large magnetic-entropy changes corresponding to low magnetic field change, and the low cost of the material of LaFe11..7Si1.3Cx makes it a promising candidate to be used as magnetic refrigerants in the corresponding temperature range.展开更多
We have investigated the anisotropic magnetocaloric effect and the rotating field magnetic entropy in Dy FeO3 single crystal. A giant rotating field entropy change of -ΔSM^R = 16.62 J/kg·K was achieved from b ax...We have investigated the anisotropic magnetocaloric effect and the rotating field magnetic entropy in Dy FeO3 single crystal. A giant rotating field entropy change of -ΔSM^R = 16.62 J/kg·K was achieved from b axis to c axis in bc plane at 5 K for a low field change of 20 k Oe. The large anisotropic magnetic entropy change is mainly accounted for the 4 f electron of rare-earth Dy^3＋ ion. The large value of rotating field entropy change, together with large refrigeration capacity and negligible hysteresis, suggests that the multiferroic ferrite Dy FeO3 singlecrystal could be a potential material for anisotropic magnetic refrigeration at low field, which can be realized in the practical application around liquid helium temperature region.展开更多
The Curie temperatures(T_(C))of La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(13-x-y)Mn_(x)Si_(y)compounds that are hydrogenated to saturation are raised to near room temperature.The age stability was inves-tigated for the fully hydrogenated L...The Curie temperatures(T_(C))of La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(13-x-y)Mn_(x)Si_(y)compounds that are hydrogenated to saturation are raised to near room temperature.The age stability was inves-tigated for the fully hydrogenated La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(11.5-x)Mn_(x)Si_(1.5) compounds.This result indicates that the H content will slowly decrease in the hydrides,leading to a decrease in T_(C).However,no age splitting is observed after the hydrides are held at room temperature for two years,indicating the excellent age stability of the hydrides.Further structural analysis by neutron diffrac-tion shows that Mn atoms preferentially substitute Fe in the 96i sites.The T_(C)of La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(11.55-y)Mn_(y)Si_(1.45)hydrides can be adjusted to the desired working temperature by regulating Mn content based on the linear relationship between T_(C)and Mn content.Moreover,the La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(11.55-y)Mn_(y)Si_(1.45)hydrides exhibit a giant magnetic entropy change of 15 J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1) under a low magneticfield change of 0-1 T.As a result,the giant magnetocaloric effect,linearly adjustable T_(C),and excel-lent age stability make the La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(11.55-y)Mn_(y)Si_(1.45)hydrides be one of the ideal candidates for room temperature magnetic refrigerants.展开更多
Two 3d-4f heterometallic one-dimensional chains with neutral 4,4＇-bipyridine ligands as linkers and[Cu2Ln2] clusters （Ln = Gd for 1, Dy for 2） as nodes have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characte...Two 3d-4f heterometallic one-dimensional chains with neutral 4,4＇-bipyridine ligands as linkers and[Cu2Ln2] clusters （Ln = Gd for 1, Dy for 2） as nodes have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Magnetic studies indicate that complex 1 exhibits a relatively large magnetocaloric effect, with an entropy change -△Smax m= 24.8 J kg 1 K^-1, whilst, complex 2 features slow magnetic relaxation at low temperature.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant Nos.2024YFA1611200 and 2023YFA1406500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12141002 and 52088101)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB1270000)。
文摘Rare-earth based frustrated magnets have attracted great attention as excellent candidates for magnetic refrigeration at sub-Kelvin temperatures,while the experimental identification of systems exhibiting both large volumetric cooling capacity and reduced working temperatures far below 1K remains a challenge.Here,through ultra-low temperature magnetism and thermodynamic characterizations,we unveil the large magnetocaloric effect(MCE)realized at sub-Kelvin temperatures in the frustrated Kagome antiferromagnet Gd_(3)BWO_(9)with T_(N)∼1.0 K.The isothermal magnetization curves indicate the existence of field(B)induced anisotropic magnetic phase diagrams,where four distinct magnetic phases for B‖c-axis and five magnetic phases for B‖ab-plane are identified at T<T_(N).The analysis of magnetic entropy S(B,T)data and direct adiabatic demagnetization tests reveal remarkable cooling performance at sub-Kelvin temperatures featured by a large volumetric entropy density of 502.2 mJ/K/cm^(3)and a low attainable minimal temperature T_(min)∼168mK from the initial cooling condition of 2K and 6 T,surpassing most Gd-based refrigerants previously documented in temperature ranges of 0.25–4 K.The realized T_(min)∼168mK far below T_(N)∼1.0K in Gd_(3)BWO_(9)is related to the combined effects of magnetic frustration and criticality-enhanced MCE,which together leave substantial magnetic entropy at reduced temperatures by enhancing spin fluctuations.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFE0109500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52071255,52301250,52171190 and 12304027)+2 种基金the Key R&D Project of Shaanxi Province(No.2022GXLH-01-07)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(China)the World-Class Universities(Disciplines)and the Characteristic Development Guidance Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘With the rapid development of artificial intelligence,magnetocaloric materials as well as other materials are being developed with increased efficiency and enhanced performance.However,most studies do not take phase transitions into account,and as a result,the predictions are usually not accurate enough.In this context,we have established an explicable relationship between alloy compositions and phase transition by feature imputation.A facile machine learning is proposed to screen candidate NiMn-based Heusler alloys with desired magnetic entropy change and magnetic transition temperature with a high accuracy R^(2)≈0.98.As expected,the measured properties of prepared NiMn-based alloys,including phase transition type,magnetic entropy changes and transition temperature,are all in good agreement with the ML predictions.As well as being the first to demonstrate an explicable relationship between alloy compositions,phase transitions and magnetocaloric properties,our proposed ML model is highly predictive and interpretable,which can provide a strong theoretical foundation for identifying high-performance magnetocaloric materials in the future.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (92161109)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province (KYCX24_1566)。
文摘The assembly of the three-dimensional(3D) lanthanide complexes,aiming at obtaining large magnetocalo ric effects,encounte rs a substantial challenge.In this study,we successfully isolated a novel series of Lnexclusive 3D complexes,fo rmulated as {[Ln_(2)(EDTA)(C_(2)O_(4))(H_(2)O)_(2)]}n(abbreviated as Ln_(2),Ln=Gd^(Ⅲ)(1),Eu^(Ⅲ)(2),Sm^(Ⅲ)(3),H_(4)EDTA=ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid;H_(2)C_(2)O_(4)=oxalic acid).Crystallographic study exhibits that complex 1 features a cute snail-shaped Gd_(2) unit.Adjacent Gd_(2) units are aggregated by hexadentate EDTA^(4-) and C_(2)O_(4)^(2-)ligands,further constructing a charming three-dimensional metal-organic framework with interesting parallelogram-shaped layers.Notably,all coordinated EDTA^(4-)ligands and lightweight C_(2)O_(4)^(2-)groups contribute to building a densely packed metal-organic framework,endowing complex 1 with remarkable magnetocaloric effect(-ΔS_(m)^(max)=42.5 J/(kg·K) at 2.5 K and ΔH=7.0 T).Additionally,complexes 2 and 3 exhibit outstanding solid-state luminescent properties with lifetimes of43 8.22 and 4.13 μs,and quantum yields(QY) of 7.03% and 15.46%,respectively.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3505101)the National Science Foundation for Excellent Young Scholars(52222107)+2 种基金the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(51925605)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171195)the Projects of Ganjiang Innovation Academy,Chinese Academy of Sciences(E055B002)。
文摘Frustrated lanthanide oxides with dense magnetic lattice and suppressed ordering temperature have potential applications in cryogenic magnetic refrigeration.Herein,the crystal structure,magnetic properties,magnetic phase transition(MPT)together with magnetocaloric effect(MCE)of LnOF(Ln=Gd,Dy,Ho,and Er)compounds were investigated.Crystallographic study shows that these compounds crystallize in the centrosymmetric space group R3m with an ideal triangular lattice.No long-range magnetic ordering is observed above 2 K for LnOF(Ln=Gd,Ho,and Er).However,DyOF compound undergoes an MPT from paramagnetic(PM)to antiferromagnetic(AFM)at the Neel temperature(TN≈4 K).Considerable reversible MCE is observed in these triangular-lattice compounds.Under the magnetic field change(μ0ΔH)of 0-2 T,the maximum values of magnetic entropy change(-ΔSMmax)of them are 6.1,9.4,12.7,and 14.1 J/(kg·K),respectively.Interestingly,the value of ErOF with Ising-like spin is 2.3 times that of GdOF,which provides an approach for exploring magnetic refrigerants with excellent low-field cryogenic magnetocaloric effect.
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文摘Magnetic refrigeration(MR)technology is regarded as an ideal solution for cryogenic applications,relying on magnetocaloric materials which provide necessary chilling effect.A series of polycrystalline Tm_(1-x)Er_(x)Ni_(2)Si_(2)(x=0.2,0.4)compounds was synthesized,and their magnetic properties,magnetic phase transition together with magnetocaloric effect(MCE)were studied.The Tm_(1-x)Er_(x)Ni_(2)Si_(2)(x=0.2,0.4)compounds display a field-induced metamagnetic transition from antiferromagnetic(AFM)to ferromagnetism(FM)in excess of 0.2 T,respectively.Meanwhile,the AFM ground state is unstable.Under the field change of 0-2 T,the values of maximal magnetic entropy change(-ΔS_(M)^(max))and refrigerant capacity(RC)for Tm_(0.8)Er_(0.2)Ni_(2)Si_(2)compound are 17.9 J/(kg·K)and 83.5 J/kg,respectively.The large reversible MCE under low magnetic fields(≤2 T)indicates that Tm_(0.8)Er_(0.2)Ni_(2)Si_(2)compound can serve as potential candidate materials for cryogenic magnetic refrigeration.
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文摘Magnetocaloric material is the key working substance for magnetic refrigerant technology,for which the low-field and low-temperature magnetocaloric effect(MCE)performance is of great importance for practical applications at low temperatures.Here,a giant low-field magnetocaloric effect in ferromagnetically ordered Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds was reported,and the magnetic structure was characterized based on low-temperature neutron powder diffraction.With increasing Tm content from 0 to 1,the Curie temperature of Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds decreases from 16.0 K to 3.6 K.For Er_(0.7)Tm_(0.3)Al_(2) compound,it showed the largest low-field magnetic entropy change(–SM)with the peak value of 17.2 and 25.7 J/(kg K)for 0–1 T and 0–2 T,respectively.The(–SM)max up to 17.2 J/(kg K)of Er0.7Tm0.3Al2 compound for 0–1 T is the largest among the intermetallic magnetocaloric materials ever reported at temperatures below 20 K.The peak value of adiabatic temperature change(Tad)max was determined as 4.13 K and 6.87 K for 0–1 T and 0–2 T,respectively.The characteristic of second-order magnetic transitions was confirmed on basis of Arrott plots,the quantitative criterion of exponent n,rescaled universal curves,and the mean-field theory criterion.The outstanding low-field MCE performance with low working temperatures indicates that Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds are promising candidates for magnetic cooling materials at liquid hydrogen and liquid helium temperatures.
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文摘The magnetocaloric effect（MCE） of RT Si and RT Al systems with R = Gd–Tm, T = Fe–Cu and Pd, which have been widely investigated in recent years, is reviewed. It is found that these RT X compounds exhibit various crystal structures and magnetic properties, which then result in different MCE. Large MCE has been observed not only in the typical ferromagnetic materials but also in the antiferromagnetic materials. The magnetic properties have been studied in detail to discuss the physical mechanism of large MCE in RT X compounds. Particularly, some RT X compounds such as Er Fe Si,Ho Cu Si, Ho Cu Al exhibit large reversible MCE under low magnetic field change, which suggests that these compounds could be promising materials for magnetic refrigeration in a low temperature range.
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文摘Three binuclear rare earth based complexes combining RE ions with semirigid tricarboxylic ligand(H_(3)L).namely,[RE_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4)][RE=Gd,Tb,and Dy;H_(3)L=5-((4-Carboxybenzyl)oxy)isophthalic acid;DMF=N,N-dimethylformamide]complexes,were fabricated success fully.The RE_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4) co mplexe s consist of two central RE ions with the same coordination environment which were connected by two tridentate bridging carboxylic groups and two syn-syn bidentate bridging carboxylic groups originating from the L^(3-)ligands to form the{RE_(2)}dimeric unit,and thus provides the basis for further constructing a dense three-dimensional(3 D)network structure.Moreover,the present RE_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4) complexes can be described by a topology diagram with the topology point symbol of{4^(2)·6}_(2){4^(4)·6^(2)·8^(7)·10^(2)}.Weak antiferromagnetic(AFM)coupling between the adjacent RE ions for all the present complexes was found according to the magnetic calculations.The observed significant cryogenic magnetocaloric effect(MCE)with the maximum magnetic entropy change-ΔS_(M)^(max) to be 26.3 J/(kg·K)withΔH=7 T in Gd_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4) complex makes it competitive for the cryogenic magnetic refrigerant.Moreover,the slow magnetic relaxation behavior at 0.2 T dc field with an obvious large U_(eff)/k=45(4)K and τ_(0)=6.5(2)×10^(-10)s was confirmed in Dy_(2)(L)_(2)(DMF)_(4)complex.This work not only provides an effective strategy for obtaining molecular materials with high MCE,but also confirms that tricarboxylate ligands are the ideal choice for constructing stable high dimensional geometric structures.
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文摘With the intention to explore excellent magnetocaloric materials, the intermetallic compound GdPd was synthesized by arc melting and heat treatment. The microstructure, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of the intermetallic compound of GdPd were investigated by X-ray diffraction（XRD）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and the physical property measurement system（PPMS）. A large reversible magnetocaloric effect is observed in GdPd accompanied by a second order magnetic phase transition from paramagnetism to ferromagnetism at ～39 K. The paramagnetic Curie temperature（θp） and the effective magnetic moment（μ（eff））are determined to be 34.7 K and 8.12 μB/Gd,respectively. The maximum entropy change（｜△SM（Max）｜） and the relative cooling power（RCP） under a field change of 5 T are estimated to be 20.14 J/（kg·K） and 433 J/kg, respectively. The giant reversible magnetocaloric effects（both the large△SM and the high RCP） together with the absence of thermal and field hysteresis make the GdPd compound an attractive candidate for low-temperature magnetic refrigeration.
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文摘The magnetocaloric effect （MCE） in many rare earth （RE） based intermetallic compounds has been extensively in- vestigated during the last two decades, not only due to their potential applications for magnetic refrigeration but also for better understanding of the fundamental problems of the materials. This paper reviews our recent progress on studying the magnetic properties and MCE in some binary or ternary intermetallic compounds of RE with low boiling point metal（s） （Zn, Mg, and Cd）. Some of them exhibit promising MCE properties, which make them attractive for low temperature magnetic refrigeration. Characteristics of the magnetic transition, origin of large MCE, as well as the potential application of these compounds are thoroughly discussed. Additionally, a brief review of the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties in the quaternary rare earth nickel boroncarbides RENi2B2C superconductors is also presented.
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文摘A sub-rapidly solidified LaFe11.6Si1.4 plate was fabricated directly from liquid by centrifugal casting method. The phase constitution, microstructure and magnetocaloric effect were investigated using backscatter scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and phys- ical property measurement system. When the plate was annealed at 1373 K, rl phase was formed by a solid-state peritectoid reaction. A first-order magnetic phase transition occurred in the vicinity of 188 K, and the effective refrigeration capacities reached 203.5J/kg and 209.7J/kg in plates annealed for I h and 3 h, respectively, under a magnetic field change of 3T. It is suggested that centrifugal casting may become a new approach to prepare high-performance La-Fe-Si magnetocaloric plates for prac- tical applications, which could largely accelerate the formation of rl phase during high-temperature heat-treatment process due to refined and homogeneous honeycombed microstructure.
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文摘Two isostructural tetranuclear lanthanide clusters named [Ln_(4)(L)_(4)(CH_(3) O)_(4)]·CH_(3) OH(Ln=Gd(Ⅲ) for 1,Dy(Ⅲ) for 2,H_(2) L=N’-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)-6-(hydroxymethyl) picolinohydrazide) were successfully isolated by using a polydentate Schiff based ligand and Ln(Ⅲ) nitrate salts.The structures of 1 and 2 were characterized by X-ray structural analyses,they are held by four double deprotonated ligands L2-.In them all the lanthanide ions are eight-coordinated and distributed over four vertices of a parallelogram,presenting a Ln4 cluster with a strict [2 × 2] square grid pattern.The details of magnetic analysis show that 1 displays weak anti-ferromagnetic exchange between neighboring Gd(Ⅲ) ions through carboxylate oxygen and methanol oxygen ligand atoms.Furthermore,1 exhibits significant magnetocaloric effect with the maximum entropy change-ΔSm value of 28.5 J/(kg K) for ΔH=7.0 T at 2.0 K.For compound 2,remarkable slow magnetic relaxation behaviors are observed in the presence of zero magnetic field with τ0=1.02 × 10^(-6) s and energy barrier ΔE/kB=43.24 K.
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文摘In this article, our recent progress concerning the effects of atomic substitution, magnetic field, and temperature on the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of the LaFe13-xAlx compounds are reviewed. With an increase of the aluminum content, the compounds exhibit successively an antiferromagnetic （AFM） state, a ferromagnetic （FM） state, and a mictomagnetic state. Furthermore, the AFM coupling of LaFe13 -xAlx can be converted to an FM one by substituting Si for A1, Co for Fe, and magnetic rare-earth R for La, or introducing interstitial C or H atoms. However, low doping levels lead to FM clusters embedded in an AFM matrix, and the resultant compounds can undergo, under appropriate applied fields, first an AFM-FM and then an FM-AFM phase transition while heated, with significant magnetic relaxation in the vicinity of the transition temperature. The Curie temperature of LaFe13-xAlx can be shifted to room temperature by choosing appropriate contents of Co, C, or H, and a strong magnetocaloric effect can be obtained around the transition temperature. For example, for the LaFel 1.5All.5Co.2Hl.o compound, the maximal entropy change reaches 13.8 J.kg-1.K-1 for a field change of 0-5 T, occurring around room temperature. It is 42% higher than that of Gd, and therefore, this compound is a promising room-temperature magnetic refrigerant.
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文摘Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects of La1-xRxFe11.5Si1.5 （R=Pr, （0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5）; R = Ce and Nd, （0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3）） compounds are investigated. Partially replacing La with R = Ce, Pr and Nd in La1-xRxFe11.5Si1.5 leads to a reduction in Curie temperature due to the lattice contraction. The substitution of R for La causes an enhancement in field-induced itinerant electron metamagnetic transition, which leads to a remarkable increase in magnetic entropy change ASm and also in hysteresis loss. However, a high effective refrigerant capacity RCeff is still maintained in La1-xRxFe11.5Si1.5. In the present samples, a large △Sm and a high RCeff have been achieved simultaneously.
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文摘Composite magnetic refrigerants were prepared by physical mixing LaFeSiHalloys with different Curie temperatures(Tc). The phase structures of these LaFeSiHalloys were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and the magnetocaloric effect(MCE) and refrigerant capacity(RC) of these composite magnetic refrigerants were investigated by experiment and calculation in this paper. The magnetocaloric effect(MCE) and refrigerant capacity(RC) of these composite magnetic refrigerants were investigated by experiment and calculation in this paper. The results indicate the experimental magnetic entropy change(-△S)-Tcurve corresponds reasonably with the(-△S)-Tcurve calculated by the linear combination of(-△S)-T curves of the single material. An optimal mixing ratio can make the composite magnetic refrigerant possess a table-like(-△S)-Tcurve which is beneficial to magnetic Ericsson cycle. When three LaFeSiHalloys with different Tare mixed, the full width at half maximum(△T) of(-△S)-T curves is about 48.7 K and the RC is about 177.76 J/kg under a magnetic field change of 2 T. The composite magnetic refrigerants based on LaFeSiHalloys can be promising candidates for near room temperature magnetic refrigeration and the work will be helpful to develop novel composite magnetic refrigerants with table-like MCE and large RC.
文摘The aim of the present paper was to study the large magnetocaloric effect observed in LaFe_(11.35)Co_(0.6)Si_(1.05)alloy. X-ray diffraction(XRD) result reveals a coexistence of two crystalline phases: a dominant La(Fe,Si)_(13)-type and a minor a-Fe(Co,Si). It is confirmed by the Mössbauer spectroscopy and microstructural observations accompanied by an energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) analysis. The value of the magnetic entropy changes(|S_(M)|) in the vicinity of the Curie temperature(TC= 268 K) was calculated using thermomagnetic Maxwell relation, and it equals to 21.4 J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1) under the change in an external magnetic field of μ_(0)ΔH = 3T. The investigation of magnetic phase transition was carried out using the Landau theory, an analysis of the field dependences of the magnetic entropy change and universal scaling curve, revealing the second order of phase transition in the studied material.
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文摘The influences of carbon on phase formation, Curie temperature, and magnetic entropy change of the NaZn13-type LaFe11.7Si1.3 were investigated. Seven carbon-containing alloys, LaFe11.7Si1.3Cx with x = 0, 0.03, 0.06, 0.10, 0.20, 0.30, and 0.50, respectively, were prepared for this investigation. Experimental results show that addition of a small amount of carbon in LaFe11.7Sil.3 is favorable for the formation of the NaZn13-type structure of LaFe11.7Si1.3Cx. The lattice constant increases with C addition and x increases in the alloy because of the introduction of C as interstitial atoms. The Curie temperature of LaFe11.7Si1.3Cx increases from 194 K to 225 K as x increases from 0 to 0.5. Large magnetic entropy changes were observed in these carbon-containing alloys LaFe11.7Si1.3Cx because of their first-order structural/magnetic transition. The maximum magnetic entropy change of 27.5 J.kg^-1K^-1 at 202 K for the 0-1.56 T magnetic field change was observed in the alloy with x = 0.06. The large magnetic-entropy changes corresponding to low magnetic field change, and the low cost of the material of LaFe11..7Si1.3Cx makes it a promising candidate to be used as magnetic refrigerants in the corresponding temperature range.
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文摘We have investigated the anisotropic magnetocaloric effect and the rotating field magnetic entropy in Dy FeO3 single crystal. A giant rotating field entropy change of -ΔSM^R = 16.62 J/kg·K was achieved from b axis to c axis in bc plane at 5 K for a low field change of 20 k Oe. The large anisotropic magnetic entropy change is mainly accounted for the 4 f electron of rare-earth Dy^3＋ ion. The large value of rotating field entropy change, together with large refrigeration capacity and negligible hysteresis, suggests that the multiferroic ferrite Dy FeO3 singlecrystal could be a potential material for anisotropic magnetic refrigeration at low field, which can be realized in the practical application around liquid helium temperature region.
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文摘The Curie temperatures(T_(C))of La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(13-x-y)Mn_(x)Si_(y)compounds that are hydrogenated to saturation are raised to near room temperature.The age stability was inves-tigated for the fully hydrogenated La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(11.5-x)Mn_(x)Si_(1.5) compounds.This result indicates that the H content will slowly decrease in the hydrides,leading to a decrease in T_(C).However,no age splitting is observed after the hydrides are held at room temperature for two years,indicating the excellent age stability of the hydrides.Further structural analysis by neutron diffrac-tion shows that Mn atoms preferentially substitute Fe in the 96i sites.The T_(C)of La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(11.55-y)Mn_(y)Si_(1.45)hydrides can be adjusted to the desired working temperature by regulating Mn content based on the linear relationship between T_(C)and Mn content.Moreover,the La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(11.55-y)Mn_(y)Si_(1.45)hydrides exhibit a giant magnetic entropy change of 15 J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1) under a low magneticfield change of 0-1 T.As a result,the giant magnetocaloric effect,linearly adjustable T_(C),and excel-lent age stability make the La_(0.7)Ce_(0.3)Fe_(11.55-y)Mn_(y)Si_(1.45)hydrides be one of the ideal candidates for room temperature magnetic refrigerants.
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文摘Two 3d-4f heterometallic one-dimensional chains with neutral 4,4＇-bipyridine ligands as linkers and[Cu2Ln2] clusters （Ln = Gd for 1, Dy for 2） as nodes have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Magnetic studies indicate that complex 1 exhibits a relatively large magnetocaloric effect, with an entropy change -△Smax m= 24.8 J kg 1 K^-1, whilst, complex 2 features slow magnetic relaxation at low temperature.
