Publications by authors named "Lyndsay E Tucker"
Inorg Chem
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how well the tetradentate ligand 2,2'-bi-1,10-phenanthroline (BIPHEN) can form stable complexes with various metal ions when dissolved in a 50% alcohol/water solution, showcasing its strong metal-ion-binding properties compared to similar ligands DPP and QPY.
- BIPHEN's enhanced stability is attributed to its two benzo groups that reinforce its structure, making it more effective at binding larger metal ions like cadmium (Cd) compared to smaller ones like zinc (Zn), demonstrating a significant difference in binding strength (log values: Cd = 12.7, Zn = 7.78).
