The present work summarizes the fabrication of an amine-functionalized cadmium-based metal-organic framework (MOF), {[Cd(AT)(BP)]·4DMF} or , by adopting a simple solvothermal approach using 2-aminoterephthalic acid (AT) as the main linker, while 4,4'-bipyridyl (BP) as an auxiliary linker. The structure of was validated by the single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique that revealed the formation of an overall three-dimensional network with BP acting as a bridge between the 2D sheets of the MOF. The robust framework of decorated with a free amine functional group was utilized for energy storage application.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study provides a comprehensive analysis of a biofabricated nanomaterial derived from root extract, evaluating its structural, morphological, and optical properties for use in asymmetric supercapacitors. The nanomaterial comprises pristine ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and a 1% Ag-doped ZnO nanocomposite (Ag@ZnO NC), synthesized through a green-assisted sol-gel autocombustion method. Employing techniques such as X-ray diffraction, ultraviolet-visible near-infrared, scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-rayspectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy, the study confirms a hexagonal wurtzite structure and nanocrystallites with spherical and hexagonal shapes (30 nm).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis work presents an innovative and environmentally friendly biological synthesis approach for producing α-FeO nanoparticles (NPs) and the successful synthesis of α-FeO/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanocomposites (NCs). This novel synthesis route utilizes freshly extracted albumin, serving as both a reducing agent and a stabilizing agent, rendering it eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable. A combination of characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) was employed to predict and confirm the formation of the as-synthesized α-FeO NPs and α-FeO/rGO NCs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn order to quench the thirst for efficient energy storage devices, a novel praseodymium-based state-of-the-art three-dimensional metal-organic framework (MOF), {[Pr(pdc)]MeNH} (YK-1), has been synthesized by using a simple solvothermal method employing a readily available ligand. YK-1 was characterised by single-crystal XRD and crystallographic analysis. The electrochemical measurements of YK-1 show that it exhibits a specific capacitance of 363.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHerein, metal-organic framework (MOF)-based adsorbents are designed with distinct hard and soft metal building units, namely, [CoCo(PD)(BP)] () and [CuCu(PD)(BP)] (), where HPD = pyrazine-1,4-diide-2,3-dicarboxylic acid and BP = 4,4'-bipyridine. The designed MOFs were characterized via spectral and SCXRD techniques, which confirm the mixed-valent states (+1 and +2) of the metal ions. Topological analysis revealed the rare and topologies for Co MOF, while Cu-MOF exhibits a unique topology in the 8-c net (point symbol for net: {4·6}).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this work, a series of three copper(II) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), [Cu(4,4'-DP)Cl] (), [Cu(4,4'-DP)Cl] (), and [Cu(4,4'-TMDP)Cl] () (4,4'-DP = 4,4'-dipyridyl, 4,4'-TMDP = 4,4'-trimethylenedipyridyl), is designed and synthesized under solvothermal conditions. Crystallographic investigations reveal that and have tetrahedral and has octahedral environment around the Cu(II) ion. By varying the solvent conditions and ligand derivatives, the topology can be interestingly tuned.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHerein, the coordination chemistry of a series of Cu(ii) complexes of various aminoalcohol and benzoate ligands was explored. The pH-dependent reactions of copper(ii) salts with propanolamine (Hpa), N-methyl diethanolamine (Hmdea), triethanolamine (Htea), and butyl-diethanolamine (Hbudea) were carried out in the presence of various benzoates (benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy benzoic acid, 3-methoxy benzoic acid, and 4-methoxy benzoic acid). The resulting complexes [Cu(pa)(benzoate)] (1), [Cu(pa)(3-methoxybenzoate)] (2), [Cu(pa)(4-methoxybenzoate)] (3), [Cu(Htea)(benzoate)]·2HO (4), [Cu(Htea)(2-hydroxybenzoate)]·2HO (5), [Cu(Htea)(4-hydroxybenzoate)][Cu(Htea)]·2HO (6), [Cu(Hmdea)][benzoate] (7), [Cu(Hmdea)][4-methoxybenzoate] (8), [Cu(Hbdea)][2-hydroxybenzoate] (9), [Cu(benzoate)(benzoic acid)] (10), [Cu(4-methoxybenzoate)(CHCN)]·4CHCN (11) and [Cu(Htea)(benzoate)(NO)] (12) were formed as mono-, di- or trinuclear entities depending upon the pH conditions of the reaction.
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