Hydrothermal Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a 2D Zn(II)-Based Coordination Polymer with Luminescent Properties

Document Type : Review Article

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Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran

10.22091/jaem.2025.3810

Abstract

A novel zinc(II) coordination polymer, formulated as [Zn(C₂O₄)(bix)]ₙ (where bix = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene), has been synthesized via hydrothermal methods. The structure of the resulting compound was elucidated using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, and infrared spectroscopy. The polymer exhibits a two-dimensional layered architecture. Through intermolecular C–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions, the 2D layers are extended into a three-dimensional supramolecular network, contributing significantly to the structural stability of the material. Furthermore, the photoluminescent properties of the compound were studied in the solid state at room temperature, revealing promising optical behavior.

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