Cobalt(II) complexes with bis(N-imidazolyl/benzimidazolyl) pyridazine: Structures, photoluminescent and photocatalytic properties

Abstract

Six new CoII complexes [Co(L1)4(OH)2] (1), {[Co(L1)(H2O)4]·2ClO4}∞ (2), {[Co(L1)(H2O)4]·SiF6}∞ (3), {[Co(L1)3]·2ClO4}∞ (4), [Co(L2)Cl2]∞ (5) and {[Co(L2)2]·SiF6}∞ (6) [L1=3,6-bis(N-imidazolyl) pyridazine, L2=3,6-bis (N-benzimidazolyl) pyridazine] have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 has a mononuclear structure, while complexes 2 and 3 have 1-D chain structures. Considering the CoII centers were linked by the L1 ligands, the 3-D framework of complex 4 can be rationalized to be a {4^12.6^3} 6-c topological net with the stoichiometry uninodal net. 5 reveals a coordination 1-D zigzag chain structure consisting of a neutral chain [Co(L2)Cl2]n with the CoII centers. Complex 6 has a rhombohedral grid with a (4, 4) topology. The TGA property, fluorescent property and photocatalytic activity of complexes 1–6 have been investigated and discussed.