Synthesis and spectral characterization of lanthanide complexes with 1,2-diphenyl-4-butyl-3,5-pyrazolidinedione： Luminescent property of Tb（Ⅲ） complex

The complexes of rare earth elements with 1,2-diphenyl-4-butyl-3,5-Pyrazolidinedione (PBH, phenylbutazone) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, IR, UV-Vis, EPR and magnetic moment measurements. Based on these studies the complexes were formulated as [Ln(PB)3(H2O)2]?nH2O, where Ln=Eu(III), Gd(III), Tb(III), Dy(III) and Er(III). From IR spectra, it was found that PBH acted as a bidentate mono-ionic ligand coordinating through two carbonyl oxygen of the pyrazolidinedione ring. The thermal analysis of all the complexes was carried out at a heating rate of 10 oC/min. The kinetic aspects of the complexes were evaluated. The nega-tive entropy value of the complexes indicated a more ordered state for the activated complexes. The photoluminescence property of Tb(III) complex was investigated. It showed all the characteristic emission peaks of Tb3+ with a life time of 0.98914 ms.     

Lanthanide complexes with β-diketones and coumarin derivates:synthesis,thermal behaviour,optical and pharmacological properties and immobilisation

The paper presents the results of the synthesis of complexes of the ty pe Eu(DBM) 3 and Eu(DBM) 3·Q(DBM-dibenzoylmethane,Q-1,10-phenantroline or 4,7-d iphenyl-1,10-phenantroline) and of Tb-and Nd-complexes with the newly-synthesis ed coumarin derivates 3,3’-[(4-chlorphenyl) methylene) bis(4-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one) ,3,3’-[(3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxy) methylene) bis(4-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one) ,etc. Elemental and thermogravimetric analysis,IR,UV,NMR and fluorescence spe ctroscopy and X-ray analysis were applied for characterisation of the complexes. Some peculiarities of the synthetic procedures for both types of complexes were discussed and the influence of the synthetic approach,pH of the reaction mediu m,temperature of synthesis and drying of the complexes on the composition,stab ility and optical properties was reported. The immobilisation of the complexes i n thin films based on sol-gel produced SiO2 and on polymethylmethacrylate was st udied. The optimal conditions for preparation of the matrices(composition of th e starting system,temperature and time of sol aging,etc.) were recommended. Th e film morphology was evaluated by fluorescence,scanning electron and atomic fo rce microscopy. The interaction of the lanthanide ions with the matrices and the influence of their nature,the effect of the in-situ polymerisation and other f actors on photoluminescent excitation and emission spectra and excited state lif e-times of the complexes were followed. The effect of the second ligand on the p hotoluminescence properties of the immobilised diketonates was further elucidate d. Processes involved in the thermal decomposition of the complexes and microcom posites produced on their base were proposed. Preliminary results on the pharmac ological properties of the coumarin complexes reported showed unambiguously high er cytotoxicity of the Nd complex in comparison with that of the respective ligand.     

Hydrothermal syntheses and characterization of three lanthanide coordination complexes constructed by 2,2’:6’,2’’-terpyridine and 2,2’-biphenyldicarboxylic acid

Two 1D coordination polymers [Ln2(dpdc)3(tpy)2·H2O]n [Ln=Nd 1, Yb 2, H2dpdc=2,2’-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and tpy= 2,2’:6’,2’’-terpyridine] and one dinuclear complex Er2(dpdc)2(Hdpdc)2(tpy)2 3 were obtained via hydrothermal reactions and determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal structure data of 1 and 2 revealed that two coordination polymers were isostructural and possessed a 1D chain framework consisting of eight-coordinated Ln(III) centers. In the asymmetric unit, the two Er(III) ions in 3 were both nine-coordinated and had similar coordination environments. The Er(III) ions were bridged by dpdc2-ligands into dinuclear structures. The complexes were also characterized by IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. The solid fluorescence of 1 and 3 was also investigated at room temperature.     

Synthesis, characterization, fluorescence and DNA-binding studies of europium（Ⅲ） pirates complexes with amide-based 2,3-dihydroxynaphthalene derivatives

Two ligands 2,2′-[2,3-naphthylenebis(oxy)]-bis(N-benzyl(acetamide))(L1) and 2,2′-[2,3-naphthylenebis (oxy)]-bis(N,N-diphenyl (acetamide))(L2) and their europium(Ⅲ) picrate complexes were synthesized. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, infra-red (IR), thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA) and molar conductivity. Fluorescent experiments showed that the resonance level of the Eu) matched better to the triplet state energy level of the ligand L2 than that of the ligand L1 and the fluorescence in-tensities of the complexes were reduced with the raising coordination ability of solvent. In addition, the interactions between the complexes and DNA were studied by means of spectrometry and cyclic voltammetry. The results suggested that the complexes could bind to DNA through intercalation and the complex 1 binded to DNA more strongly than the complex 2.     

Magnetic and XPS studies of lithium lanthanide tetraphosphates LiLnP4O12 （Ln=Nd, Gd, Er）

Magnetic susceptibilities of flux-grown single crystals of LiLnP4O12 (Ln=Nd,Gd, Er) were measured in the temperature range of 2-300 K. The compounds were paramagnetic, and obeyed the Curie-Weiss law in the entire temperature interval, without magnetic phase transitions, and with effective magnetic moments close to those of the corresponding free Ln3+ ions. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was applied to determine the positions of core-level electrons relative to the Fermi level: Li 1s; Ln 4f, 5p, 5s, 4d, 3d; P 2s, 2p; O 1s, 2s. The binding energies in these compounds were found slightly shifted compared to the respective values of the same elements.     

Synthesis, structure and spectroscopic studies of europium complex with S（＋）-mandelic acid

The Eu3+ complexes with S(+) -mandelic acid were synthesized in the form of powders by mixing aqueous solutions of EuCl3,S(+) -mandelic acid and NaOH in different molar ratios.The powders were characterized by elemental analysis,X-ray powder diffraction(XRPD) method,Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy,UV-vis reflectance and luminescence spectra as well as lumi-nescence lifetime measurements.It was found that all studied powders of Eu3+ complexes with S(+) -mandelic acid were isostructural and crystalline and formed compounds with the formula Eu(Man) 3(H2O) 2.     

Synthesis, characterization and properties of some rare earth complexes with 2,6-pyridine dicarboxylic acid and α-Picolinic acid

Five novel ternary complexes were synthesized by the rare earth with 2,6-pyridine dicarboxylic acid andα-picolinic acid.These complexes were characterized by elemental analysis,molar conductivity,FT-IR,UV-Vis,Raman,TG-DTA and XRD.The general formula of the complexes was[RE(DPA)(L α )(H2O)]·2H2O(RE=Pr 3+ ,Nd 3+ ,Sm 3+ ,Eu,Er 3+ ;DPA=2,6-pyridine dicarboxylic acid;L α =α-picolinic acid). The investigation of fluorescence properties of the Eu-complex showed that the Eu(III)ion could be sensitized efficiently by the ligand to some extent.The antibacterial activity test indicated that all the five complexes exhibited antibacterial ability against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus with broad antimicrobial spectrums.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic characterization,DNA cleavage and antibacterial studies of a novel tridentate Schiff base and some lanthanide（III） complexes

A novel potential tridentate Schiff base was prepared by condensing equimolar quantities of 2-hydroxyacetophenone and 2-aminopyrimidine in methanol. This ligand was versatile in forming a series of complexes with lanthanide ions such as La（III）, Pr（III）, Nd（III）, Sm（III）, Gd（III）, Dy（III） and Yb（III）. The ligand and the metal complexes were characterized through elemental analysis, molar conductance, UV-Visible, IR, 1H NMR, and mass spectral studies. The spectral studies indicated that the ligand was coordinated to the metal ion in neutral tridentate fashion through the azomethine nitrogen, one of the nitrogen atoms in the pyrimidine ring and the phenolic oxygen without deprotonation. Thermal decomposition and luminescence property of lanthanum（III） complex were also examined. The X-ray diffraction patterns showed the crystalline nature of the ligand and its lanthanum（III） complex. The DNA cleavage studies of the ligand and the metal complexes were carried out and it was observed that the lanthanum（III） and neo-dymium（III） complexes cleaved the pUC19 DNA effectively. The ligand and the metal complexes were screened for their antibacte-rial activities. The metal complexes were found to be more potent bactericides than the ligand.     

Na2BaMg（PO4）2： synthesis, crystal structure and europium photoluminescence properties

Na2BaMg(PO4)2 was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis (DTA), 31P NMR spectroscopy and photoluminescence measurements. This compound crystallized in the P3m...