This book begins by providing basic information on single-molecule magnets (SMMs) covering the
magnetism of lanthanide the characterization and relaxation dynamics of SMMs and advanced
means of studying lanthanide SMMs. It then systematically introduces lanthanide SMMs ranging
from mononuclear and dinuclear to polynuclear complexes classifying them and highlighting
those SMMs with high barrier and blocking temperatures ¿ an approach that provides some very
valuable indicators for the structural features needed to optimize the contribution of an Ising
type spin to a molecular magnet. The final chapter presents some of the newest developments in
the lanthanide SMM field such as the design of multifunctional and stimuli-responsive magnetic
materials as well as the anchoring and organization of the SMMs on surfaces. In addition the
crystal structure and magnetic data are clearly presented with a wealth of illustrations in
each chapter helping newcomers and experts alike to better grasp ongoing trends and explore
new directions. Jinkui Tang is a professor at Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese
Academy of Sciences. Peng Zhang is currently pursuing his PhD at Changchun Institute of Applied
Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences with a specific focus on the molecular magnetism of
lanthanide compounds under the supervision of Prof. Jinkui Tang.
