Synthesis and characterization of a new Pd(II)-Schiff base complex [Pd(APD) 2 ]: An efficient and recyclable catalyst for Heck-Mizoroki and Suzuki-Miyaura reactions

Co(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) complexes based on new hybrid imine-pyrazole ligands: structural, spectroscopic, and electronic properties

The present work reports the theoretical investigation of Co(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) complexes containing Schiff bases (used as ligands) derived from the reaction of 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde with N-(2-aminoethyl) pyrazoles. The spectral analyses were carried out using infrared, Raman, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Vibrational analyses were performed in order to investigate the mechanisms involving metal-ligand and intra-ligand vibrations and indicated the possibility of charge transfer related to the transitions n[Formula: see text]* and [Formula: see text]*. Structure optimizations and normal coordinate force field calculations were performed via the density functional theory (DFT) method at the HSE06/6-311G(d,p)/LanL2DZ level. A thorough analysis was also conducted regarding the nonlinear optical (NLO) properties and the natural bond orbital (NBO) of the complexes. The results show that these complexes have prospective application as materials for NLO. Furthermore, the NBO analysis confirms the coordination between the lone pair (LP) electrons of the donor atoms (O and N) and the metal acceptors. Finally, studies were conducted regarding the electronic properties of the complexes; among the properties investigated included the frontier molecular orbitals (FMO) and the molecular electrostatic potential (MEP), allowing to determine the energy gap and charge distribution.

Pd/APN-Mn(BTC) as novel, highly efficient, and recyclable catalyst for Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling reaction

A novel, heterogeneous, and bifunctional metal organic framework containing palladium and manganese, Pd/APN-Mn(BTC), has been prepared and completely characterized using FTIR, XRD, SEM-EDS, N2 adsorption–desorption, TG-DTG, NH3-TPD, and ICP analytical techniques. The APN-Mn(BTC) framework has been shown to be a useful platform for the stabilization and support of palladium nanoparticles (Pd NPs). Very effective catalytic activity has been exhibited by the highly dispersed Pd particles, Pd-NPs/APN-Mn(BTC), in the Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction with reasonable to excellent reaction yields under mild conditions in H2O–ethanol solvent.

New Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) Complexes Based on Pyrrole Schiff Bases: Synthesis, Characterization, X-ray Structure, and Anticancer Activity

New palladium (Pd)II and platinum (Pt)II complexes (C1-C5) from the Schiff base ligands, R-(phenyl)methanamine (L1), R-(pyridin-2-yl)methanamine (L2), and R-(furan-2-yl)methanamine (L3) (R-(E)-N-((1H-pyrrol-2-yl) methylene)) are herein reported. The complexes (C1-C5) were characterized by FTIR, 1H and 13C NMR, UV-vis, and microanalyses. Single-crystal X-ray crystallographic analysis was performed for the two ligands (L1-L2) and a Pt complex. Both L1 and L2 belong to P21/n monoclinic and P-1 triclinic space systems, respectively. The complex C5 belongs to the P21/c monoclinic space group. The investigated molar conductivity of the complexes in DMSO gave the range 4.0-8.8 μS/cm, suggesting neutrality, with log P values ≥ 1.2692 ± 0.004, suggesting lipophilicity. The anticancer activity and mechanism of the complexes were investigated against various human cancerous (Caco-2, HeLa, HepG2, MCF-7, and PC-3) and noncancerous (MCF-12A) cell lines using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and Apopercentage assays, respectively. C5 demonstrated strong DNA-binding affinity for calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) with a binding constant of 8.049 × 104 M-1. C3 reduced cell viability of all the six cell lines, which included five cancerous cell lines, by more than 80%. The C5 complex also demonstrated remarkably high selectivity with no cytotoxic activity toward the noncancerous breast cell line but reduced the viability of the five cancerous cell lines, which included one breast cancer cell line, by more than 60%. Further studies are required to evaluate the selective toxicity of these two complexes and to fully understand their mechanism of action.

Some new nanostructure zinc complex: Synthesis, spectral analyses, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analyses, antimicrobial/anticancer, thermal behavior and usage as precursor for ZnO nanostructure

In this work, a new tridentate ligand, its some novel zinc halide/pseudohalide complexes and their antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects of them are described. Characterization data of these compounds have been achieved via several physical and micro analytical techniques. As typical one, X-ray crystal structure analysis of zinc azide complex was run showing zinc center is penta-coordinated by three nitrogen atoms from Schiff base ligand and two terminal azide nitrogen atoms as a distorted square pyramidal geometry. Hirshfeld surfaces analysis clears the important role of interactions related to azide groups (NH⋯N and CH⋯N hydrogen bonds) in the stabilization of its supramolecular structure. According to data obtained from thermal analysis (TG/DTG/DTA), all complexes are decomposed at four or more thermal stages below 1000 °C. Moreover antimicrobial activities of the compounds were screened against some gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Furthermore anticancer activities of the complexes were studied against MDA-MB468 and k562 as two cancer cell lines. In final, three zinc complexes were also synthesized in nano scale by sonochemical method and one of them was utilized as the precursor for preparation of nanostructure ZnO confirmed by XRD pattern and SEM image.

Monolith catalyst design via 3D printing: a reusable support for modern palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions

The use of an additive manufacturing procedure for the modification of catalytic structures is currently gaining popularity in the field of catalysis.

Palladium(ii) complexes of tetradentate donor–acceptor Schiff base ligands: synthesis and spectral, structural, thermal and NLO properties

Structural and NLO behavior of push–pull palladium(ii) complexes of metallocenyl-containing asymmetric Schiff base ligands.

Mesoporous Palladium N,N'-Bis(3-Allylsalicylidene)o-Phenylenediamine-Methyl Acrylate Resins as Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Heck Coupling Reaction

Palladium N,N'-bis(3-allylsalicylidene)o-phenylenediamine complex (PdAS) immobilized onto mesoporous polymeric methyl acrylate (MA) based resins (PdAS(x)-MA, x = 1, 2, 5, or 10 wt.%) were successfully prepared as heterogeneous catalysts for the Heck reaction. The catalysts were synthesized via radical suspension polymerization using PdAS as a metal chelate monomer, divinylbenzene and MA as co-monomers. The effect of the PdAS(x) content on the physicochemical properties of the resins is also reported. The catalysts were characterized by using a range of analytical techniques. The large surface area (>580 m²·g^-1) and thermal stability (up to 250 °C) of the PdAS(x)-MA materials allows their application as catalysts in the C-C coupling reaction between iodobenzene and MA in the presence of trimethylamine at 120 °C using DMF as the solvent. The PdAS(10)-MA catalyst exhibited the highest catalytic performance with no significant catalytic loss being observed after five reuses, thereby indicating excellent catalyst stability in the reaction medium.

Palladium immobilized on in situ cross-linked chitosan superfine fibers for catalytic application in an aqueous medium

Chitosan composite superfine fibers with a diameter of 321 ± 99 nm were prepared by electrospinning with PEO as the co-spinning polymer and itaconic acid as the in situ cross-linking agent.

Magnetic dendritic polymer nanocomposites as supports for palladium: a highly efficient and reusable catalyst for Mizoroki–Heck and Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactions

A novel catalyst Fe₃O₄@SiO₂-Dendrimer-Pd based on palladium immobilized on magnetic dendritic polymer nanocomposites was successfully synthesized and characterized by FT-IR, EA, XRD, TEM, EDX, VSM and XPS.

Synthesis and crystal structures of salen-type Cu(ii) and Ni(ii) Schiff base complexes: application in [3+2]-cycloaddition and A3-coupling reactions

The synthesis and characterisation of two new salen-type Schiff base complexes of the type [Cu(L)]·0.5H₂O and [Ni(L)], and their application in the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles and propargylamines are described.