Hydration-driven Structural Reorganization and Switchable Thermal-Photoinduced Spin-State Dynamics in Iron(II) Spin-crossover Crystalline Solids

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how hydration affects spin-state dynamics in iron(II) spin-crossover materials.
• Conducted structural and spectroscopic investigations using single-crystal XRD
• Analyzed the role of hydration in spin-state switching
• Utilized comprehensive approaches to examine thermal and photoinduced effects
• Demonstrated that hydration significantly influences spin-state switching dynamics
• Outlined the structural changes accompanying the spin-state transitions
• Provided insights into potential applications in smart materials