A perfectly linear trinuclear zinc–Schiff base complex: Synthesis, luminescence property and photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide nanoparticle

Mixed-Valent Trinuclear CoIII-CoII-CoIII Complex with 1,3-Bis(5-chlorosalicylideneamino)-2-propanol

A mixed-valent trinuclear complex with 1,3-bis(5-chlorosalicylideneamino)-2-propanol (H₃clsalpr) was synthesized, and the crystal structure was determined by the single-crystal X-ray diffraction method at 90 K. The molecule is a trinuclear Co^III-Co^II-Co^III complex with octahedral geometries, having a tetradentate chelate of the Schiff-base ligand, bridging acetate, monodentate acetate coordination to each terminal Co³⁺ ion and four bridging phenoxido-oxygen of two Schiff-base ligands, and two bridging acetate-oxygen atoms for the central Co²⁺ ion. The electronic spectral feature is consistent with the mixed valent Co^III-Co^II-Co^III. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility data could be analyzed by consideration of the axial distortion of the central Co²⁺ ion with the parameters Δ = –254 cm⁻¹, λ = –58 cm⁻¹, κ = 0.93, tip = 0.00436 cm³ mol⁻¹, θ = –0.469 K, g_z = 6.90, and g_x = 2.64, in accordance with a large anisotropy. The cyclic voltammogram showed an irreversible reduction wave at approximately −1.2 V·vs. Fc/Fc⁺, assignable to the reduction of the terminal Co³⁺ ions.

Construction strategies to modulate the photocatalytic efficiency of Cd(ii) MOFs to photodegrade organic dyes

Two new tuned 3D Cd(ii) MOFs were synthesized and used as photocatalysts for dye degradation.

Synthesis, morphological analysis, antibacterial activity of iron oxide nanoparticles and the cytotoxic effect on lung cancer cell line

Focusing on the huge importance associated in developing functional materials, this research study describes the synthesis, characterization of morphology, bactericidal activity and cytotoxic effect of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs). IONPs have been successfully fabricated through thermal decomposition of a diiron(III) complex precursor. The morphology of the nanoparticle has been delineated with different spectroscopic and analytic methods. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy (FE-SEM and HR-TEM) analyses estimate the cross linked porous structure of IONPs with an average size ~97 nm. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) study of IONPs determines the hydrodynamic diameter as 104 nm. The cytotoxic behavior of IONPs has been examined against human lung cancer cell line (A549) through different fluorescence staining studies which ensure the mode of apoptosis for cell death of A549. Furthermore, measurement of reactive oxygen species suggests the destruction of mitochondrial membrane of Staphylococcus aureus, leading to effective bactericidal propensity which holds a good promise for IONPs to become a clinically approved antibacterial agent.

Stöber synthesis of salen-formaldehyde resin polymer- and carbon spheres with high nitrogen content and application of the corresponding Mn-containing carbon spheres as efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction

Salen-formaldehyde (SF) resin polymer spheres were synthesized by the Stöber method from 4,4′-dihydroxysalen (N,N′-bis-(4-hydroxysalicylidene)-ethylenediamine; a tetradentate N₂O₂ Schiff base ligand) and formaldehyde. The salen precursor was prepared by condensation of ethylenediamine with 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde in methanol. The SF resin colloidal spheres were also prepared by using Pluronic F127 and ammonia as a porogenic agent and catalyst, respectively (SF-P). In addition, corresponding Mn(ii)-coordinated polymer spheres of the SF-P were synthesized (SF-P-Mn(ii)). Corresponding monodispersed carbon spheres of all of the abovementioned samples were also obtained by pyrolysis technique. All of the products were characterized with conventional microscopic and spectroscopic techniques, as well as other physical methods such as BET analysis. It was found that carbonization of the SF resin spheres results in carbon spheres with specific surface areas in the range of 499–528 m² g⁻¹ and average pore sizes in the range of 2.58–3.08 nm. Nitrogen content of the SF-MW_HT (obtained hydrothermally in a methanol/water mixture), and SF-P-C@Mn (obtained from carbonization of SF-P-Mn(ii)) samples were as high as 27.5 wt% and 35.02 wt%, respectively. Finally, a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with SF-P-C@Mn (SF-P-C@Mn/GCE) was prepared and its electrocatalytic activity was evaluated for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) by linear sweep voltammetry (LSV). The LSV results showed that the SF-P-C@Mn/GCE has a higher current density and a lower negative potential in the ORR compared to GCE.

Stöber synthesis of salen-formaldehyde resin polymer- and carbon spheres.

Syntheses, structural diversity and photocatalytic properties of three coordination polymers assembled by different N-heterocyclic ligands

The diversity of ligands and central metal ions plays an important role not only in coordination modes and final products but also in their photocatalytic activities.

A newly developed highly selective Zn2+-AcO- ion-pair sensor through partner preference: equal efficiency under solitary and colonial situation

Unusual self-sorting of an ion-pair under highly crowded conditions driven by a synthesized intelligent molecule 2-((E)-(3-((E)-2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylideneamino)-2-hydroxypropyl imino)methyl)-6-methoxyphenol, hereafter HBP, is described. When a mixture of various metal salts was allowed to react with HBP, only a specific ion-pair Zn^II/AcO^- in the solution simultaneously reacted, resulting in high-fidelity ion-pair recognition of HBP. This phenomenon was evidenced by significant changes in the absorption spectra and huge enhancement in emission intensity of HBP. The property that one molecule preferring one particular cation-anion pair over others is a rare but interesting phenomenon. Thus, the potential to interact selectively with the targeted ion-pair resulting in the formation of a specific complex recognized HBP as a new class of molecule that might find future applications in real time and on-site monitoring and separation of new molecules.

Exploring (bio)catalytic activities of structurally characterised Cu(ii) and Mn(iii) complexes: histidine recognition and photocatalytic application of Cu(ii) complex and derived CuO nano-cubes

The multifunctional properties of two polymeric complexes of Cu(ii) and Mn(iii) have been evaluated.

Metallic coordination selectivity effect in the trinuclear M3(RCOO)6 secondary building units of three layer metal–carboxylate frameworks

Three metal–carboxylate frameworks have been synthesized in microwave-assisted solvo-thermal conditions and characterized. The different centre metal ions adopt different co-ligands from identical reactants to modify the secondary building units.

Ligand centered radical pathway in catechol oxidase activity with a trinuclear zinc-based model: synthesis, structural characterization and luminescence properties

A new trinuclear zinc(II) complex, [Zn3(L)(NCS)2](NO3)2·CH3OH·H2O (1), of a (N,O)-donor compartmental Schiff base ligand (H2L=N,N'-bis(3-methoxysalicylidene)-1,3-diamino-2-propanol), has been synthesized in crystalline phase. The zinc(II) complex has been characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction study (PXRD), (1)H NMR, EI mass spectrometry and thermogravimetric analysis. PXRD revealed that 1 crystallizes in P-1 space group with a=9.218 Å, b=10.849 Å, c=18.339 Å, with unit cell volume is 2179.713(Å)(3). Fluorescence spectra in methanolic solution reflect that intensity of emission for 1 is much higher compared to H2L and both the compounds exhibit good fluorescence properties. The complex 1 exhibits significant catalytic activities of biological relevance, viz. catechol oxidase. In methanol, it efficiently catalyzes the oxidation of 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol (3,5-DTBC) to corresponding quinone via formation of a dinuclear species as [Zn2(L)(3,5-DTBC)]. Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) experiment suggests generation of radicals in the presence of 3,5-DTBC and it may be proposed that the radical pathway is probably responsible for conversion of 3,5-DTBC to 3,5-DTBQ promoted by complex of redox-innocent Zn(II) ion.

Structure, photochemistry and magnetic properties of tetrahydrogenated Schiff base chromium(III) complexes

Four mononuclear chromium(III) complexes [Cr(L(1))(en)]Br0.3Cl0.7 (1), [Cr(L(1))(pr)]Cl (2), [Cr(L(2))(en)]ClO4 (3), [Cr(L(2))(pr)]Cl (4) along with one dinuclear μ-methoxo [Cr(μ-OMe)(L1)]2 (5) were synthesized (en=1,2-ethanediamine, pr=1,3-diaminopropane H2L(1)=Tetrahydrosalen=H2[H4]salen=N,N'-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)-1,2-ethanediamine, H2L(2)=Tetrahydrosalpr=H2[H4]salpr=N,N'-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)-1,3-diaminopropane). The competitive reactions in the presence of EDTA were carried out and the first-order rate constants k(1)=(5.2±0.2)×10(-3) h(-1)<k(2)=(6.7±0.3)×10(-3) h(-1)<k(3)=(8.0±0.1)×10(-3) h(-1)<k(4)=(9.5±0.2)×10(-3) h(-1) were obtained by spectroscopic measurements. In addition, photo-induced decomposition was monitored under irradiation of xenon lamp. The sequence of first-order rate constants is k'(1)=(4±0.1)×10(-4) s(-1)<k'(2)=(6±0.3)×10(-4) s(-1)<k'(3)=(1.1±0.2)×10(-3) s(-1)<k'(4)=(1.4±0.2)×10(-3) s(-1), which is in accordance with that of kinetics studies with EDTA. Dinuclear complex 5 exhibits a strong antiferromagnetic coupling with the J=-10.8 cm(-1).

Unusual crystallographic existence of a hydrated zinc(ii) bisulphate complex: experimental and theoretical observations

Crystallographic and theoretical existence of a unprecedented hydrated zinc(ii) bisulphate, [Zn(H₂O)₆](HSO₄·H₂O)₂ in the presence of 4,4′-bipyridine and ammonium thiocyanate is reported.

New photocatalyst for allylic aliphatic C–H bond activation and degradation of organic pollutants: Schiff base Ti(iv) complexes

Ti(iv) Schiff base complex oxide photocatalysts with high stability for oxidative-cyclization and photodegradation of methylene blue dye under visible light irradiation.