Synthesis and magnetic properties of layered MnPSxSe3−x (0 < x < 3) and corresponding intercalation compounds of 2,2′-bipyridine

▶ A series of new MnPSxSe3−x are designed and synthesized for the first time and their layered structure has been determined. ▶ The intercalation chemistry has been initially studied via the intercalation of 2,2′-bipyridine with MnPSxSe3−x. ▶ The magnetic properties of the series MnPSxSe3−x and the corresponding intercalation compounds of 2,2′-bipydine have been studied. And the relationship between the structure and the magnetic propertied has been primarily explored.