Synthesis, structure, and AP catalytic performance of two new 1D coordination polymers

Abstract

Two 1D chain coordination polymers (CPs), [Co(DNDPA)(DMF)2] 1 and [Mn(DNDPA)(DMF)2] 2, were successfully synthesized (4,4′-dinitrodiphenic acid, DNDPA). Their structures were confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Differential scanning calorimetry coupled with thermogravimetric analysis revealed that both CPs exhibit commendable thermal stability, with CP 1 and 2 decomposing at 368.9 °C and 375.5 °C, respectively. Non-isothermal kinetic studies confirmed that both CPs displayed significant catalytic activity for the decomposition of ammonium perchlorate (AP). In particular, CP 1 and 2 reduced the activation energy of AP from its intrinsic value to 100.5 kJ/mol and 127.45 kJ/mol, respectively, and its high-temperature decomposition peak to 354.3 °C and 327.7 °C, respectively. These findings underscore the potential of these CPs as effective catalysts for enhancing the combustion properties of AP.