Hybrid materials formed by two molecular networks. Towards multiproperty materials

The possibilities offered by hybrid materials formed by two molecular netwo rks in the context of the molecular magnets are illustrated. Molecule-based layered magnets are used as anionic hosts for electroactive molecules, wit h the aim of obtaining multiproperty materials exhibiting in addition to th e cooperative magnetism other interesting properties according to the natur e of the inserted molecules. In particular, hybrid molecular compounds cont aining molecular species giving rise to paramagnetic, conducting, or hi-sta ble properties are reported.