Newly synthesized Cu-MOF based on Schiff base linker: structure, properties, method of synthesis and characterization

Document Type : Original Article

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Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt

Abstract

Metal organic framework (MOF) represents a desirable material in our life because of array of nurturing features such
as large surface area and porous structure. Herein, a newly synthesized Cu-MOF based on a novel Schiff base ligand
(H2L), as a linker, was developed under ultrasonic condition. The newly synthesized Schiff base was characterized via
various characterization tools including Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), mass and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis)
spectroscopy. The synthesized Cu-MOF structure was confirmed by many spectroscopic tools such as Fourier-transform
infrared (FT-IR) and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis). The FT-IR and UV-Vis spectra confirmed the binding of the
carboxylate group of the synthesized Schiff base in monodentate manner to Cu(II) ion.

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