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Published on: August 19, 2021
Spectroscopic studies on some fluorescent mixed-ligand titanium(IV) complexes.
Balram Prasad Baranwal1, Alok Kumar Singh, Anand Varma
1Coordination Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur 273009, India. drbpbaranwal@gmail.com
Summary
This study presents a new synthesis for titanium(IV) complexes with acetylacetone and carboxylic acid ligands. The characterized titanium complexes exhibit fluorescence and unique structural properties.
Area of Science:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Coordination Chemistry
Background:
- Titanium complexes are vital in catalysis and materials science.
- Understanding ligand coordination in titanium(IV) systems is crucial for developing new materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize novel titanium(IV) complexes.
- To investigate the structural, spectral, and physical properties of these complexes.
- To explore potential applications based on their characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of titanium(IV) complexes using acetylacetone, straight-chain carboxylic acids, and hydroxycarboxylic acids.
- Characterization via molecular weight determination, electronic, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and fluorescence spectroscopy.
- Analysis of structural properties using Powder X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).
Main Results:
- Novel titanium(IV) complexes with the general formula [Ti(acac)Cl(2-n)(OOCR*)(n)(OOCC(15)H(31))] were successfully synthesized.
- Complexes were confirmed as mononuclear, with ligands exhibiting bidentate coordination.
- Observed LMCT bands in electronic spectra, fluorescence in fluorescence spectra, semi-crystalline nature (136-185 nm crystallite size) via XRD, and spherical particles (~200 nm) via TEM.
- Physico-chemical studies suggest titanium coordination numbers of 7 or 8.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully synthesized and characterized novel titanium(IV) complexes.
- The complexes display interesting spectral and morphological properties, including fluorescence.
- The findings provide insights into titanium coordination chemistry and potential material applications.
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