Abstract
The synthesis and characterization of nickel(II), copper(II), and vanadyl ([V=O]2+) complexes of two new thienyl-substituted Schiff base ligands are reported. Cyclic voltammetry of some of these complexes showed oxidation waves, but none of the complexes formed conductive polymer films upon repeated cycling. UV-vis absorption spectros-copy shows that some of the complexes exhibit enhanced conjugation, and the radical cations formed on these chromo-phores appear to be too stable to undergo oxidative coupling.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 314-320 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 87 |
Issue number | 1 SPEC. ISS. |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)
- Organic Chemistry
Keywords
- Conjugated polymer
- Electrochemistry
- Salphen
- Schiff base