Studies on Coordination Polymers Derived from 2,5-Bis (naphthalen-1-ylcarbamoyl)terephthalicacid

Abstract

Novel coordination polymers of 2,5-bis(naphthalen-1-ylcarbamoyl)terephthalicacid were prepared by using various metal salts viz. Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) and characterized by physicochemical, thermogravimetric and spectroscopic techniques. Electronic spectral analysis and magnetic measurement studies were taken into account for the geometry of coordination polymers. Polymeric properties have also been carried out. Compounds were evaluated for their antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. Growth inhibition was compared with the standard drug ciprofloxacin. Antifungal activity was also carried out against different fungal strains. The antifungal drug, ketoconazole was used as a positive control.

Keywords:

• Coordination polymer
• spectral study
• thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
• antimicrobial activity

Acknowledgements

Yogesh S. Patel is greatly thankful to UGC for sanctioning his Teacher Fellowship Under the Scheme of Faculty Improvement Program for the research work.