Hybrid molecular materials having conducting and magnetic networks: Charge transfer salts based on organic π-donor molecules and inorganic magnetic clusters.

The synthesis and physical characterization of new organic-inorganic hybrids formed by conducting and magnetic networks are reported. The crystalline radical salts are formed by BEDT-TTF type donors as conducting component, and by large metaloxide clusters of variable sizes and shapes (polyoxometalates) as magnetic component. We also show how these magnetic clusters can be incorporated in conducting organic polymers to give hybrid organic/inorganic films.