Sonochemical syntheses of a straw-like nano-structure two-dimensional mixed-ligand zinc(II) coordination polymer as precursor for preparation of nano-sized ZnO

Straw-like nano-structure of a new mixed-ligand Zn(II) two-dimensional coordination polymer, {[Zn(μ-4,4′-bipy)(μ-3-bpdb)(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂·4,4′-bipy·3-bpdb·H₂O}_n (1) {4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine and 3-bpdb = 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene}, was synthesized by a sonochemical method. The new nano-structure was characterised by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectroscopy and elemental analyses. Compound 1 was structurally characterised by single crystal X-ray diffraction and consists of two-dimensional polymeric units. ZnO nanoparticles were obtained by calcination of compound 1 at 500 °C under air atmosphere and were characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).     

Ultrasonic-assisted synthesis of two new nano-structured 3D lead(II) coordination polymers: Precursors for preparation of PbO nano-structures

Nano-structures of two new Pb(II) three-dimensional coordination polymers, [Pb₂(4-pyc)₂I₂(H₂O)]_n (1), {4-Hpyc = 4-pyridinecarboxilic acid} and [Pb(3-pyc)I]_n (2), {3-Hpyc = 3-pyridinecarboxilic acid} were synthesized by sonochemical method. The new nano-structures were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectroscopy and elemental analyses. Compounds 1 and 2 were structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction and are three-dimensional coordination polymers. The thermal stability of compounds 1 and 2 both their bulk and nano-size were studied by thermal gravimetric and differential thermal analyses and compared. PbO block-structures were obtained by calcination of the nano-structures of compounds 1 and 2 at 400 °C.     

Sonochemical synthesis and structural characterization of a nano-structure Pb(II) benzentricarboxylate coordination polymer: new precursor to pure phase nanoparticles of Pb(II) oxide

Microcrystals of a new Pb(II) coordination polymer, [Pb₂(1,3,5-HBTC)₂(H₂O)₄] · H₂O (1) (1,3,5-H₃BTC = 1,3,5-benzentricarboxylic acid), was synthesized by a sonochemical method. The structure was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, elemental analyses, and IR spectroscopy. Thermal stability was studied by thermal gravimetric and differential thermal analyses. After the calcination of nanosized 1 at 400°C, pure phase nanosized Pb(II) oxide has been produced.     

Syntheses and characterization of a new nano-structured bismuth(III) bromide coordination polymer; new precursor for preparation of bismuth(III) bromide and bismuth(III) oxide nanostructures

Nanoparticles of a Bi(III) coordination polymer, {[Bi(μ-4,4′-bipy)Br₄] · (4,4′-Hbipy)} _n (1) (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), were synthesized by a sonochemical method. The new nanoparticles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), IR spectroscopy, and elemental analyses. Compound 1 was structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The thermal stabilities of 1 as bulk and at nanosize were studied by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analyses (DTA). The Bi₂O₃ and BiBr₃ nanostructures were obtained by calcinations of nanostructure of 1 in air and argon.     

Sonochemical synthesis and characterization of a nanostructured 3-D lead(II) coordination polymer with 4-methoxybenzoyltrifluoroacetone

Nanoparticles of a 3-D coordination polymer, [Pb₂(mbtfa)₄] _n (1) (Hmbtfa?=?4-methoxybenzoyltrifluoroacetone), have been synthesized by a sonochemical method. The nanomaterial was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analyses. Compound 1 was structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure of 1 shows the compound is triclinic and consists of 3-D polymeric units.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and characterization of two Co(II) coordination polymers with 3-pyrid-3-ylbenzoic acid

Two pyridinecarboxylato-bridged coordination polymers {[Co(pbc)₂(H₂O)] · H₂O} _n (1) and [Co(pbc)₂] _n (2) (Hpbc = 3-pyrid-3-ylbenzoic acid) have been synthesized by the hydrothermal method and characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction. In 1, pbc^? ligands link two Co(II) centers as μ₂-N,O and μ₂-N,O,O. Co(II) is six coordinate, octahedral. In 2, Co(II) is coordinated by four oxygens and two nitrogens. The ligands are μ₂-N,O,O and μ₃-N,O,O. Through different pbc^? ligands, 2 generates a 3-D network composed of six-connected nodes. Compound 2 exhibits good photoluminescence, whereas 1 is nonemissive at room temperature.     

A lead(II) coordination polymer containing 2-carboxycinnamic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline and its 3-D supramolecular network

The coordination polymer {[Pb(cca)(phen)]H₂O} _n (H₂cca?=?2-carboxycinnamic?acid and phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) was synthesized by hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex possesses a 1-D chain structure composed of infinite Pb-cca-Pb linkages, in which the [PbO₄N₂] subunits are linked by bridging cca in bis(chelating-bridging) coordination mode. The coordination around the lead(II) is hemi-directed and weak Pb···O interactions are observed that result in a double-chain structure. The chains are combined to generate a 3-D supramolecular structure through interchain C–H···π, C–H···O, and π···π stacking interactions. Fluorescence of the complex originates from π*–π transitions of the ligand.     

Ultrasound assisted syntheses of a nano-structured two-dimensional mixed-ligand cadmium(II) coordination polymer and direct thermolyses for the preparation of cadmium(II) oxide nanoparticles

A nano-sized mixed-ligand Cd(II) coordination polymer, {[Cd(bpa)(4,4′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂}_n (1); bpa = trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane and 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, has been synthesized by a sonochemical method and characterized by IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Compound 1 grows in one dimension by two different bridging ligands, 4,4′-bipy and bpa. The thermal stability of compound 1 in the bulk form and nano-sized was studied by thermogravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The crystallinity of this compound was studied by X-ray powder diffraction and compared with an XRD simulation of the single crystal data. CdO nanoparticles were obtained by direct calcination at 500 °C and decomposition in oleic acid at 200 °C of the nano-sized compound 1. The obtained cadmium(II) oxide nano-particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).     

Syntheses and characterization nano-structured bismuth(III) oxide from a new nano-sized bismuth(III) supramolecular compound

Nano-particles of a new Bi(III) supramolecular compound, {Bi₂(μ-4,4′-bipy)Cl₁₀] · 2(4,4′-Hbipy) · (4,4′-H₂bipy) · 2H₂O} (1) {4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine}, were synthesized by a sonochemical method. The nano-material was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), IR spectroscopy and elemental analyses. Crystal structure of compound 1 was determined by X-ray crystallography. Calcination of the nano-particles of compound 1 at 400 °C under air atmospheres yields nano-sized particles of α-Bi₂O₃.     

Synthesis,structure and electrochemical properties of a zinc(II) coordination polymer based on ferrocenyl-substituted carboxylate and bis (benzimidazolyl)pentane ligands

By reaction of two ligands, Na(o-OOCC₆H₄COFc) (Fc?=?(η⁵–C₅H₅)Fe(η⁵–C₅H₄)) and 1,1′–(1,5–pentamethylene)bis-1H-benzimidazole (pbbm), with Zn(OAc)₂?·?2H₂O in methanol solution, we have synthesized a zinc(II) coordination polymer [Zn(o-OOCC₆H₄COFc)₂(pbbm)] _n . The polymer was characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. Each Zn atom was connected by two pbbm ligands, leading to an infinite one-dimensional chain. Two monodentate o-FcCOC₆H₄COO^? anions completed the coordination sphere of the central Zn(II) ion. The polymer's electrochemical properties were investigated in DMF solution.     

Spectroscopic,thermal and structural studies of a new mercury(II) one-dimensional coordination polymer, [Hg(3-bpo)2(SCN)2], 3-bpo = 2,5- bis (3-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole

A new mercury(II)-organic polymeric complex generated from 2,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (3-bpo) as an angular dipyridyl derivative ligand, [Hg(3-bpo)₂(SCN)₂], was prepared from reactions of ligand 3-bpo with mercury(II) thiocyanate. The compound was characterized by elemental analysis, IR-, ¹H NMR-, ¹³C NMR-spectroscopy and structurally determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction. The thermal stability of [Hg(3-bpo)₂(SCN)₂] was studied by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analyses (DTA).     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of a new 1-D oxamidate-bridged Cu(II)-Mn(II) polymer

A new coordination polymer, {[Cu(aeop)Mn(H₂O)₃]₂}_n (H₄aeop = N′-(2-aminoterephthalic acid)-N′′-(1,3-propanediamine)oxamidate), has been synthesized and characterized structurally and magnetically. This complex features a 1-D ladder-like chain structure constructed from neutral tetranuclear units through the syn-anti carboxylate bridges. This crystal forms in the triclinic system, space group P 1, with a = 9.653(1) Å, b = 9.686(1) Å, c = 10.903(1) Å, α = 80.984(1)°, β = 69.776(1)°, γ = 80.729(1)° and z = 2. The relationship between its magnetic properties and structure has also been investigated.     

Nanoparticles of a new mercury(II) coordination polymer: synthesis,characterization, thermal and structural studies

Nanoparticles of a new Hg(II) one-dimensional coordination polymer, {[Hg(4-bpdb)I₂] _n , 4-bpdb?=?1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene} were synthesized by reaction of HgI₂ and 4-bpdb by a sonochemical method. The new nanoparticles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and FT-IR spectroscopy; [Hg(4-bpdb)I₂] _n was structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. This compound consists of one-dimensional polymeric units of [Hg(4-bpdb)I₂]. The thermal stability of [Hg(4-bpdb)I₂] _n was studied by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analyses (DTA).     

Syntheses and characterization of different zinc(II) oxide nano-structures from direct thermal decomposition of 1D coordination polymers

Three zinc(II) nitrite coordination polymers, [Zn(4-bpdb)(NO₂)₂]_n (1), {[Zn(3-bpdb)(NO₂)]·0.5H₂O}_n (2) and [Zn(3-bpdh)(NO₂)₂]_n (3), 4-bpdb = 1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene, 3-bpdb = 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene and 3-bpdh = 2,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene} were prepared and characterized by elemental analyses and IR spectroscopy. Compound 3 was structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and is one-dimensional polymer with coordination environments of distorted octahedral, ZnN₂O₄. The thermal stabilities of compounds 1–3 were studied by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analyses (DTA). Direct calcination of the compounds 1–3 at 600 °C under air atmospheres yields different morphologies of nano-sized ZnO.     

Dipyridyl bridged coordination polymers of Cu(II): Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic study

Two coordination polymers, [Cu(bpp)(H₂O)₂(ClO₄)₂]_n (1) and {[Cu(bpds)₂(ClO₄)₂] · 1.5(H₂O)}_n (2) [bpp, 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane and bpds, 4,4′-bipyridyl disulfide] have been synthesized and characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction study and magnetic measurement. Both the coordination polymers display 1D chains with perchlorate anions acting as pendant ligands. In 1 undulated polymers are built by Cu(H₂O)₂(ClO₄)₂ units connected by single bpp and in complex 2 Cu(ClO₄)₂ fragments are linked by pairs of bpds ligands to form a double-stranded chain. The crystal packing evidences polymers of 1 involved in weak H-bonding interactions leading to a 3D supramolecular network. Magnetic study reveals weak antiferromagnetic interactions in both complexes.     

Unreported coordination behaviour of a bis(semicarbazone) ligand in a lead(II) complex

A novel lead(II) complex with the Schiff base benzil bis(semicarbazone), [Pb(LH₂)₂(NO₃)]NO₃ · 1/2H₂O, has been synthesised and structurally characterized as well as the free ligand. The coordination number of Pb(II) is seven provided by two neutral ligand molecules and one nitrato group. The most interesting characteristic of this complex is the different behaviour observed in the two bis(semicarbazone) molecules. One of them is a N₂O₂ chelate ligand, whereas the other one is bonded to the lead ion only through one of the semicarbazone branches. The seventh position in the lead coordination sphere is provided by one oxygen atom from a nitrato ligand.     

A two dimensional coordination polymer based on drug ligand enoxacin and transition metal ion

A two-dimensional coordination polymer, [Mn(Enox)₂]·4H₂O, 1 (H-Enox?=?1-ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-pierazinyl)-1,8-naphtyridine-3-carboxylic acid), has been rationally designed and synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Compound 1 is self-assembled from bifunctional drug ligand enoxacin and transition metal ion Mn(II) through covalent coordination bonds and hydrogen bondings.     

Syntheses,structures, and characterizations of two coordination polymers assembled from zinc(II) salts with 1,2-bis[3-(1,2,4-triazolyl)-4-amino-5-carboxylmethylthio]ethane

Two new coordination polymers, [ZnL] _n (1) and {[Zn(phen)(L)(H₂O)]?·?3H₂O} _n (2) (H₂L?=?1,2-bis[3-(1,2,4-triazolyl)-4-amino-5-carboxylmethylthio]ethane, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and X-ray diffraction. Polymer 1 is a 1-D infinite chain (space group P 1) and further forms a 3-D supramolecular structure by S?···?S interactions and hydrogen bonds. Polymer 2 displays a mononuclear structure (space group P 1) and extends into a 3-D supramolecular structure through hydrogen bonds. In addition, spectra and thermal stability of 1 and 2 are also discussed. Strong luminescence characteristics of both polymers are found, suggesting their potential applications as luminescent materials.