title: Multifunctional Zn(II) Complexes: Photophysical Properties and Catalytic Transesterification toward Biodiesel Synthesis.
abstract: Using 4-substituted derivatives of phenol-based compartmental Schiff-base hydroxyl-rich ligand, four multifunctional binuclear Zn(II) complexes have been synthesized and characterized. The photophysical properties of these complexes were explored in the solid state, in solutions, and in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) matrix, which revealed their good potential as tunable solid state emitters. Some of these complexes acted as efficient catalysts for the transesterification of esters and canola oil showing their potential in biodiesel generation. Mechanistic investigations using ESI-MS revealed that the transesterification catalyzed by these complexes proceeds through two types of acyl intermediates.
authors.affiliation: School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi , Kamand 175 005, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Abhishek Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi , Kamand 175 005, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Abhimanew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dhir
authors.affiliation: School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi , Kamand 175 005, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Chullikkattil P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Pradeep