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Quantum spin liquid state in a two-dimensional semiconductive metal−organic framework

Misumi Y., Yamaguchi A., Zhang Z. et al. · Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2020 · 16513-16517

2materials
9samples
2synthesis routes
15measurements
29results
5claims and caveats

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CaveatSupport assessment: Medium

Cu(I) cations are detectable in Cu3(HHTP)2 and are attributed to diamagnetic structural defects.

Caveat: The fraction of Cu(I) is not quantified in the article or SI.

main p.2 · Results · Figures S4-S5 · Linked to 2 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: Medium

Low-temperature magnetic heat capacity of Cu3(HHTP)2 follows an approximate T^0.52 dependence, which the authors interpret as rational for a non-Fermi liquid at ultralow temperature.

Caveat: The low-temperature heat-capacity fit includes a Schottky term and requires lattice-subtraction assumptions using Zn3(HHTP)2.

main p.3 · Results · Figure 3b; Figure S11 · Linked to 2 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: Medium

Cu3(HHTP)2 is proposed as a candidate quantum spin liquid with no evidence of long-range magnetic ordering down to 38 mK.

Caveat: The paper presents thermodynamic evidence for candidacy rather than direct microscopic proof of a QSL state; further NMR and applied-field studies are proposed.

main p.3-p.4 · Results and conclusion · Figure 2; Figure 3; Figure 4 · Linked to 4 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Cu(II) cations in Cu3(HHTP)2 form a 2D Kagome lattice that provides the geometrically frustrated spin network.

Caveat: Cu(I) defects are detectable by spectroscopy, though authors argue these do not alter the main characteristics.

main p.1 · Introduction · Figure 1 · Linked to 2 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

Cu3(HHTP)2 is a semiconductive 2D MOF, with pressed-pellet conductivity substantially higher than isostructural Zn3(HHTP)2.

Caveat: Conductivity values are pressed-pellet four-probe values, not single-crystal or oriented-film transport.

SI p.S15 · S13 Temperature variable conductivity · Figure S12 · Linked to 4 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Cu3(HHTP)2Browse family: Cu₃(HHTP)₂ / Cu–HHTPCu3(HHTP)2Cu cations; mainly Cu(II) S = 1/2 with detectable Cu(I) defects · 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene (HHTP)2D · PristineTwo-dimensional semiconductive metal-organic framework with honeycomb layers and a Kagome lattice arrangement of Cu(II) cations.main p.1 · Introduction · Figure 1
Zn3(HHTP)2Browse family: Zn–HHTP familyZn3(HHTP)2Zn(II) cations · 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene (HHTP)2D · PristineIsostructural HHTP-based 2D MOF used as a diamagnetic control for Cu3(HHTP)2.main p.3 · Results · Figure 4; Figure S11

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Activated Cu3(HHTP)2 powderresearch_0801__mat__cu_hhtpPowder · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkWater and acetone solvent exchange, vacuum for 3 h, stored under argon.SI p.S2 and p.S4 · S1 Experimental details; S2 PXRD · Figure S1
Cu3(HHTP)2-silver pellet for heat capacityresearch_0801__mat__cu_hhtpPellet · Target Sample · CompositeMOF mixed with silver particles and pressed into a pellet for heat-capacity measurements.SI p.S3 · Details of physical property measurements
Cu3(HHTP)2-silver pellet for ultralow-temperature susceptibilityresearch_0801__mat__cu_hhtpPellet · Target Sample · CompositeMOF mixed with silver particles and pressed into a pellet to improve thermal conductivity for ultralow-temperature susceptibility.SI p.S2 · Details of physical property measurements
As-prepared Cu3(HHTP)2 powderresearch_0801__mat__cu_hhtpPowder · Target Sample · Guest LoadedSolvothermal product before activation; dark purplish powder rinsed with water and acetone.SI p.S2 and p.S9 · S1 Experimental details; S7 TGA · Figure S6
Cu3(HHTP)2 pressed pellet with gold-wire four-probe contactsresearch_0801__mat__cu_hhtpPellet · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkPressed MOF pellet contacted by four gold wires using gold paste for temperature-variable conductivity measurement.SI p.S15 · S13 Temperature variable conductivity measurement · Figure S12
Activated Zn3(HHTP)2 powderresearch_0801__mat__zn_hhtpPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkWater and acetone solvent exchange, vacuum for 3 h, stored under argon.SI p.S2 · Activation of as-prepared sample
As-prepared Zn3(HHTP)2 powderresearch_0801__mat__zn_hhtpPowder · Pristine Control · Guest LoadedSolvothermal product before activation, prepared by the same reported procedure with Zn precursor.SI p.S2 · S1 Experimental details
Zn3(HHTP)2 heat-capacity control sampleresearch_0801__mat__zn_hhtpPellet · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkHeat-capacity sample used for comparison and lattice heat-capacity estimation.main p.3 · Results · Figure 4; Figure S11
Zn3(HHTP)2 pressed pellet with gold-wire four-probe contactsresearch_0801__mat__zn_hhtpPellet · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkPressed MOF pellet contacted by four gold wires using gold paste for temperature-variable conductivity measurement.SI p.S15 · S13 Temperature variable conductivity measurement · Figure S12