Organic conductors and superconductors based on bis(ethylenedithio)tetrathiafulvalene radical cation salts with supramolecular tris(oxalato)metallate anions

The results of studies of a family of conductors and superconductors based on bis(ethylenedithio)tetrathiafulvalene radical cation salts with paramagnetic and diamagnetic supramolecular tris(oxalato)metallate anions are collated and analyzed. Methods for the preparation of these salts and various types of packing of conducting layers within the salt structures are considered. The transport properties of crystals of the salts of this family and the effect of guest solvent molecules on these properties are discussed. The contribution of scientists from the Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics, RAS, to the research into organic conductors and superconductors is noted.The bibliography includes 70 references.