European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry · 2007 · 42 citations · 49 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials ScienceInorganic ChemistryOptical MaterialsOrganic ChemistryCoordination ChemistryCoordination PolymersInorganic SynthesisLanthanide ChemistryLuminescent MaterialsPhotochemistryInfrared Absorption SpectroscopyLanthanide ComplexesLanthanide Coordination ChemistryLanthanide Coordination PolymersLanthanide LuminescenceLuminescent Coordination CompoundsLuminescent PolymersPhotoluminescent Materials
Abstract Three new lanthanide(III) complexes (Ln = Sm, Tb and Eu) of picolinic and glutaric acid were prepared and characterised. The crystal structure of the complex [Sm(glu)(pic)(H 2 O) 2 ] (where Hpic and H 2 glu stand for picolinic and glutaric acid, respectively) was determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. All the Ln complexes were characterised by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray powder diffraction and thermoanalytical measurements. The combined data show that these Ln complexes are isostructural. The effect of both organic ligands on the photoluminescent behaviour of the Sm 3+ , Eu 3+ and Tb 3+ complexes is discussed and we anticipate the possibility of controlling the photoluminescence of picolinic‐containing lanthanide compounds by systematically varying the length of the bridging ligand. (© Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2007)
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