Molecular modification in hybrid materials induces multiple ferroic ordering

Key Points

• The aim is to design a new multiferroic material and explore its properties of ferroelectricity, ferroelasticity, and antiferromagnetism.
• Designed a novel molecular multiferroic compound using unsaturated bond and halogen modulation.
• Characterized the compound's physical properties to evaluate ferroelectric, ferroelastic, and antiferromagnetic behavior.
• The compound exhibited significant ferroelectricity under specific conditions.
• Observed ferroelasticity, allowing for shape change under stress.
• Demonstrated antiferromagnetism, indicating unique magnetic interactions.