Synthesis and Characterization of New Metal–Organic Frameworks Based on Tetracyanoplatinate(II) and N,N′-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine: Single Crystal Structures of ZnII and CdII Complexes Along with Magnetic Properties of NiII and CuII Complexes

Characterization and synthesis of novel cyano bridged coordination compounds [Ni(bishydeten)Pt(CN)₄] (1), [Cu(bishydeten)Pt(CN)₄] (2), [Zn(bishydeten)Pt(CN)₄] (3), [Cd(bishydeten)Pt(CN)₄] (4) [bishydeten = N,N′-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine (C₆H₁₆N₂O₂)] were reported herein. The IR spectra of these coordination compounds verified the formation of aforementioned complexes. The ground state of the paramagnetic electron in the Cu^II located in tetragonal distorted octahedral sites (D _4h ) was found to be d_x2−y2 for complex 2. As for complex 1, an EPR signal was not observed because of diamagnetic property of the Pt^II and momentary relaxation times of the Ni^II. All complexes followed identical decomposition mechanism in thermal analysis and thermal stabilities of complexes changed in the order of 1 > 4 > 3 > 2. Both 3 and 4 exhibit polymeric structure according to X-ray single structure analysis. While bishydeten coordinated with three donor atoms (N,N′, and O) in complex 3, it acts as a bidentate ligand (N, and N′) in complex 4. Magnetic properties of complexes 1–2 at 15–300 K temperature range were determined as antiferromagnetic with Weiss constants = −2.619 and −0.847 K respectively.     

Two Novel Bimetallic Cyano-Bridged Coordination Polymers Containing the 2,2′-(Ethylenedioxy)bis (Ethylamine): Syntheses,Structural, Thermal and Magnetic Properties

Two new cyano bridged bimetallic polymeric complexes, [Ni(edbea)Ni(CN)₄]·1/2H₂O (1) and [Cu(μ-edbea)(μ-CN)₂ Ni(CN)₂]·H₂O (2) [edbea = 2,2′-(ethylenedioxy)bis(ethylamine)] have been synthesized by adding metal chloride (M = Ni^II and Cu^II), and edbea into [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ in water–ethanol solution and then characterized by elemental analysis, infrared (IR) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) (for only complex 2) spectra, variable temperature magnetic measurement, and thermal gravimetric analysis. The X-ray diffraction crystal structure of complex 2 shows a 2D polymeric chain –edbea(N5,O1)–Cu1–N1C1–Ni(CN)2–C4N6–Cu1–(N6,O2) edbea– in which the Cu^II centers are linked by two cyano and one edbea. The powder EPR spectrum of the complex 2 has shown that Cu^II ions are located in rhombically distorted octahedral sites. The magnetic properties of the coordination polymers have been studied in temperature range of 15–300 K. The magnetic behaviors investigation of complexes 1 and 2 indicated the presence of a very weak antiferromagnetic interaction.     

One- and Two-Dimensional Cadmium(II) Tetracyanonickelate(II) Coordination Polymers With Imidazole and 2-Methylimidazole Ligands

Two novel cyano-bridged heteropolynuclear complexes, [Cd(im)₄Ni(μ-CN)₂(CN)₂] _n (1) and [Cd(mim)₂Ni(μ-CN)₄] _n (2) (im: imidazole and mim: 2-methylimidazole), have been synthesized and characterized. In 1, the trans-directed cyanide ligands of [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ anions link two [Cd(im)₄]²⁺ units, whereas in 2, all the cyanide groups take part in bonding with two adjacent [Cd(mim)₂]²⁺ units, resulting 1D and 2D coordination polymers, respectively. The coordination environment of the Cd(II) ion described as distorted octahedral geometry, whereas around the Ni(II) centre had square planar geometry in both complexes. The crystals packing of 1 and 2 were a composite of hydrogen bonding, π···π and C–H···Ni interactions.     

Reactivity studies of 2,3,5,6-Tetra(2-pyridyl) pyrazine (tppz) with first-row transition metal ions

Reactions of 2,3,5,6-tetra(2-pyridyl) pyrazine (tppz) with [ML₆][X]₂ (L = CH₃CN, H₂O;X = [BF₄]⁻, [ClO₄]⁻, [NO₃]⁻ [BArF]⁻(BArF - B[3,5-C₆H₃(CF₃)₂]₄) lead to the high-yield formation of mononuclear [M(tppz)₂]²⁺, (M = Mn^II, Fe^II, Co^II, and Ni^II) and dinuclear [Ni₂(tppz)(CH₃CN)₆]⁴⁺ species. The new compounds were fully characterized by X-ray crystallographic, spectroscopic, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. Surprisingly, the 2:1 M:tppz reactions did not lead to isolation of the dinuclear species except in the case of Ni(II). It was further noted that even in the case of the Ni reactions, the nuclearity of the product depends on the choice of anions and the reaction conditions. Magnetic measurements of the mononuclear species [Co(tppz)₂]²⁺ revealed thermally induced spin-crossover behavior from a high-spin S = 3/2 at higher temperatures to a low-spin S = 1/2 complex at lower temperatures. The dinuclear compound [Ni₂(tppz)(CH₃CN)₆]⁴⁺ exhibits a weak anti-ferromagnetic interaction through the bridging tppz ligand.     

Interesting Copper(I) Coordination Polymers of Heterocyclic Monothioether Ligand Containing Long S-Hexadecyl Chain: Syntheses,Structures and Properties

Two structurally related heterocyclic monothioether ligands containing long S-alkyl(hexadecyl) chain, 2-methyl-5-(1-n-hexadecylsulfanyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole (L ¹ ) and 2-(1-n-hexadecylsulfanyl) pyridine (L ² ), have been designed, and two CuI complexes with these ligands, [Cu₄I₄(L¹)₂] _n (1) and [Cu₄I₄(L²)₂] _n (2), have been synthesized and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, UV–vis spectra, thermal analysis and X-ray diffraction analysis. Single-crystal X-ray analyses show that two complexes are all 1-D coordination polymer with a double-stranded stair CuI-chain. Optical diffuse-reflection spectra results complex 1 and 2 have the properties of the semiconductor.     

A Novel 3D-Supramolecular Coordination Polymer Based on CuCN,Ph<Subscript>3</Subscript>Sn Cation and Quinoxaline

Reaction of Ph₃SnCl and K₃[Cu(CN)₄] with quinoxaline (qox) at room temperature affords the novel 3D-supramolecular coordination polymer (SCP) _∞³[Cu₂(CN)₄·(Ph₃Sn)₂·qox], I, as the first example of the organotin-CuCN SCP containing the Ph₃Sn fragment. The structure of I displays two Cu(CN)₂ building blocks connected by a Ph₃Sn cation and qox ligand creating the rhombic [Cu₂(μ-CN)₂] motif. The structure of I contains three different fused rings, the minicycle [Cu₂(μ-CN)₂], the 18-atomic [Cu₄(Ph₃Sn)₂(CN)₄(qox)₂], and the 24-atomic [C₈N₈Cu₄(Ph₃Sn)₄] rings, which create a non-interpenetrating 3D-network. These rings form a box-like structure with cavities suitable to accommodate bulky phenyl groups. SCP I belongs to the rapidly growing family of supramolecular assemblies containing the quite unusual [Cu₂(μ-CN)₂] motif, the repeated appearance of which raises the question whether cuprophilic interactions therein are the basic cause of the existence of I.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of New Organotin Copper Cyanide Three-Dimensional Supramolecular Coordination Polymer Containing Quinoxaline Molecule

Self assembly of K₃[Cu(CN)₄] with Me₃SnCl and quinoxaline (qox) affords the new organotin ternary adduct _∞³[Cu₂(CN)₃·Me₃Sn·qox], 1, as orange platelet crystals. The supramolecular architecture of 1 consists of [Cu₂(CN)₃]⁻ building blocks connected by the (Me₃Sn)⁺ cations forming infinite corrugated 1D-chains. The chains are bridged by the qox molecules forming 2D-layers containing fused distorted polygons. The layers are interwoven forming 3D-network structure, which are stabilized by close packing effects such as H-bonds as well as Cu···Cu and π–π interactions. IR and mass spectra as well as TGA are investigated.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of a three-dimensional cyano-bridged heterometallic complex {NiII(Me6-[14]ane-N4)}2[WIV(CN)8] · 6H2O

Self-assembly of [W(CN)₈]⁴⁻ and {Ni(Me₆-[14]ane-N₄)}²⁺ (Me₆-[14]ane-N₄ = 5,7,7,12,14,14-hexamethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane) leads to a novel three-dimensional cyano-bridged complex {Ni(Me₆-[14]ane-N₄)}₂[W(CN)₈] · 6H₂O (1), which was characterized by IR, elemental analysis, ICP, TGA and SC-XRD. Magnetic behavior of the complex shows a characteristic of combination of zero-field splitting of Ni²⁺ in an axially distorted octahedral surrounding and a weak antiferromagnetic interaction between Ni²⁺ ions through the diamagnetic [W(CN)₈]⁴⁻ bridges.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Properties of One-dimensional Complexes of <Emphasis Type="Italic">cis-syn-cis</Emphasis>-Dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 with K<Subscript>2</Subscript>[M(mnt)<Subscript>2</Subscript>] (M==Ni,Pd, Pt)

Three complexes [K(DC18C6-A)]₂[M(mnt)₂] (DC18C6-A=cis-syn-cis-dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6, isomer A; M=Ni, 1; Pd, 2; Pt, 3; mnt = 1,2-dicyanoethene-1,2-dithiolate, maleonitriledithiolate, [C₂S₂(CN)₂]²⁻) have been synthesized and characterized by elementary analysis, UV–vis, FT-IR spectroscopy and X-ray single crystal diffraction. They are isomorphous and all display infinite one-dimensional chain-like structure formed by [K(DC18C6-A)]⁺ complex cations and [M(mnt)₂]²⁻ (M=Ni, Pd, Pt) complex anions through K–N interactions. Thermal analysis indicates that three complexes are all thermal stable under 260 °C and experience the same decomposition process of dissociation and evaporation of crown ether molecules. Their electrochemical behaviors have been studied by cyclic voltammetry.     

Copper (II) Ions into Polyphosphazenes: Solid-Like Solution Behavior

Reaction of Cu(BF₄)₂ salt with the polymer [NP(OC₆H₄C(O)C–OC₆H₅)₂] _n (1) in THF affords three new polymers gels containing varied copper (II) ions contents, (2), (3), and (4). The nature of the copper (II) ions in the gel (2)–(4) was examined by IR spectroscopy, solid state ³¹P, ¹³C and ⁶³Cu NMR spectroscopy and EPR spectroscopy. Despite the copper content, the gels were insulators as measured by complex impedance spectroscopy. SEM images show a uniform distribution of the Cu (II) ions and a most porous morphology than those without copper polymer. TEM images show the formation of small aggregates being smallest for, gel (2) of about 200 nm. All the data suggest the Cu²⁺ centers behave as a solid dilute into the polyphosphazenes.     

‘One-pot’ synthesis of two molybdenum/tungsten (VI)–copper(I) mixed metal clusters under catalysis of 1,10-phenathroline

Under the catalysis of 1,10-phenathroline (phen), (NH₄)₂ M'S₄ (M’ = Mo,W) reacts with CuSCN and dppm in mixed solvent MeCN/DMF (1:1) to yield two saddle-shaped clusters [WS₄Cu₄(SCN)₂ (dppm)₃]·3DMF·2CH₃CN (1) and [MoS₄Cu₄(SCN)₂ (dppm)₃]·4DMF (2) (dppm = bis (diphenylphosphino) methane). Compounds 1–2 were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV–Vis, ¹H NMR, ³¹P NMR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Each [M'S₄]²⁻ (M’ = Mo, W) anion coordinates to four Cu atoms through four bridging S atoms, and all S atoms are coordinated with two Cu atoms. In each cluster the four Cu atoms are almost in one plane, and the M’ atom is above the plane. Cluster 1 was characterized by luminescent with the λ_em = 545 nm. The possible catalysis mechanism of phenathroline is discussed.     

Catalytic, Luminescence Activities and Structure of Metal-Organic Frameworks Containing CuCN Building Blocks and Bipodal Bridging Ligands

The reactions of K₃[Cu(CN)₄], R₃SnCl and bipodal ligands, where R = (n-Bu)₃SnCl and L = quinoxaline (qox) and R = Me₃SnCl and L = quinazoline (qaz) afford the red needle crystals of _￥³ [ \textCu₂ ( \textCN )₂ m\text-(qox) ]₂ {}_{\infty }^{3} \left[ {{\text{Cu}}_{2} \left( {\text{CN}} \right)_{2} \mu {\text{-(qox)}}} \right]_{2} , 1 and the orange needle crystals of [Cu₂(CN)₂μ(qaz)]_n, 2. 1 was subjected to single crystals X-ray study while 2 was investigated by IR, ¹H NMR and mass spectra as well as TGA. The crystal structure of 1 exhibits puckered CuCN chains connected by qox molecules forming 2D-sheets. The 2D-sheets contain hexagonal nets stacked in A···A···A fashion. The paralleled sheets are close packed via extensive H-bonds, π–π stacking, strong Cu-Cu interaction and short Cu–C contacts which develop 3D-network. Unique rhombic [Cu₂(μ₃-CN)₂] motifs result as consequence of interwoven of the 2D-sheets. The structure of 2 exhibits different XRPD pattern than that of 1 although, the two structures have the same Cu:CN:L stoichiometric ratio. The emission spectra of 1 and 2 display bands around 390, 420 and 475 nm corresponding to MC transition, ¹(n,π*) → S_o and MLCT, respectively. Thus, 1 and 2 can be considered as examples of room-temperature luminescent Cu-containing polymers which can be used in applications as molecular sensing systems. Also, the oxidative degradation of Metanil Yellow (MY) dye has been investigated by hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by 1 or 2. The catalytic activity of 1 is more pronounced than that of 2.     

Structural Pitstops and Turnoffs on the Way to the Birefringent 2-D Layer Structure $$\{\hbox{(tmeda)M[Hg(CN)}_{2}]_{2}\}[\hbox{HgCl}_{4}]$$ (M=Cu,Ni)

The reaction of N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine (tmeda) and NiCl₂ with the soft, Lewis acidic Hg(CN)₂ and HgCl₂ in ethanol formed the 2-D layer structure {(tmeda)Ni[Hg(CN)₂]₂}[HgCl₄] (1), isostructural to the Cu(II) analogue. Complex 1 crystallizes in the tetragonal, non-centric m space group and contains a 2-D cationic layer of {(tmeda)Ni[Hg(CN)₂]₂}²⁺ units in which the six-coordinate Ni(II) centres are bridged by four Hg(CN)₂ groups and capped by a tmeda ligand. This array is interspersed with a layer of [HgCl₄]²⁻ anions, which form bridging Hg–Cl bonds with the Hg(CN)₂ units. The formation of 1 is very sensitive to reaction conditions; the addition of water to the mixture yields the related “structural pitstop” 2-D array {(tmeda)Ni(H₂O)[Hg(CN)₂]}{[Hg(CN)Cl]₂Cl₂}·H₂O (2), in which the halide migration among Hg(II) centres is incomplete. The larger zero-field splitting D-values of 6.91(1) cm⁻¹ for 1 vs. 2.85(4) cm⁻¹ for 2 indicate that some weak antiferromagnetic interactions are likely present in 1. The reaction of tmeda/Cu(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O with Hg(CN)₂ yields [Cu(tmeda)(μ-OH)(ClO₄)]₂[Hg(CN)₂(H₂O)₂][Hg(CN)₂] (3) which is composed of [Cu(tmeda)(μ-OH)(ClO₄)]₂ dimers in which the anions cis-bridge the copper(II) centres in the axial positions as well as bind to two adjacent Hg(CN)₂ moieties; the perchlorate anion is acting as a rare η⁴–μ₄–ClO₄ ligand. N-cyano interactions also exist between the Hg(II) centres; overall, a 2-D corrugated sheet structure which stacks via Cl–O–Hg bridges to yield a 3-D array is formed. The χ_M T value for 3 decreases with decreasing temperature; a maximum in χ_M vs. T at 20 K is also observed. This is consistent with antiferromagnetic interactions within the copper(II) dimer, which were fit with the Bleaney-Bowers model to yield J=−23.1(1) cm⁻¹, g=2.113(5) and a paramagnetic impurity P=0.017(1).Special Issue to honour Professor Richard J. Puddephatt     

Synthesis, characterization, and catalytic application of copper(I) nitrile cations with perfluorinated weakly coordinating anions

Complexes of the type [Cu(CH₃CN)₄]⁺[A]^– ([A]^– = [B(C₆F₅)₄]^– (1), [B{C₆H₃(CF₃)₂}]^– (2), [(C₆F₅)₃B–C₃H₄N₂–B(C₆F₅)₃]^– (3)) are synthesized and characterized. Their utilization as catalysts in cyclopropanation and aziridination reactions of olefins, forming three membered rings is explored. The compounds are found to catalyze both reactions in moderate to good yields being the best results obtained with compound 1. The more weakly the nitrile ligands are coordinated to the metal center, the better is the catalytic performance of the catalyst.     

Design,synthesis and properties of a trinuclear copper(I) cluster with a triazenide ligand

The reaction of methyl anthranilate, sodium nitrite, and 2-aminobenzothiazole produces a new triazenide, namely, 1-[(2-carboxymethyl) benzene]-3-[benzothiazole]triazene (HL). In the presence of Et₃N, the reaction of HL and CuCl in THF/methanol gives a trinuclear copper(I) cluster [Cu₃L₃] THF CH₃OH (1 THF CH₃OH), which has been characterized by X-ray crystallography, cyclic voltammogram and emission spectrum. CV of 1 reveals two reversible waves at –0.06 and 0.83 V, which correspond to two one-electron oxidation of Cu₃ units ([Cu₃]⁴⁺/[Cu₃]³⁺) and ([Cu₃]⁵⁺/[Cu₃]⁴⁺), respectively. 1 appears photoluminescent (λ_max = 502 nm) at room temperature.     

A Novel Bimetallic Chain Based on [Mo(CN)<Subscript>8</Subscript>]<Superscript>3−</Superscript> and Yb<Superscript>3+</Superscript> Ions as Building Blocks in Which Containing Many Intriguing Structural Features

A novel Mo^V–Yb^III bimetallic chain, {[Yb^III(bpy)₂(DMF)(H₂O)][Mo^V(CN)₈]·0.5bpy·4.5H₂O}_n (1) (DMF = N,N′-dimethylformamide; bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine), has been constructed by the reaction of [Mo(CN)₈]³⁻ with Yb³⁺ and 2,2′-bipyridine. Complex 1 is confirmed as a host–guest supramolecular structure by X-ray structural analysis. The neighboring chains interact with each other with two types of hydrogen bonds and two types of π···π interactions. Thus complex 1 has a unique 3D network. Magnetic analysis of 1 indicates the presence of a strong Yb^III single-ion effect owing to spin–orbital coupling within this system.     

2D Cationic Metal-Organic Frameworks of Ag+ with Mixed Ligands (Semi-Rigid Dipyridyl, 3-pmpmd, and Diphosphine, dppe)

Abstract  

With the complex 1 or 2 ([Ag(3-pmpmd)]_n·n(X) (X⁻ = BF₄ ⁻, 1; X = PF₆ ⁻, 2) from the semi-rigid 3-pmpmd (N,N′-bis(3-pyridylmethyl)-pyromellitic diimide) ligand and AgBF₄ or AgPF₆ as the precursor, two new coordination polymers [Ag₂(3-pmpmd)₂(dppe)(BF₄)₂]_n·4nDMF (3) and [Ag₂(3-pmpmd)₂(dppe)(PF₆)₂]_n·4nDMF (4) with the 2D cationic MOFs (metal-organic frameworks), have been obtained in the presence of the second dppe (Ph₂P(CH₂)₂PPh₂) ligand. In the 2D layer network, the 3-pmpmd ligands show the Z _T -mode and the Z _C -mode conformations, and the bridged dppe ligands have the same anti conformation. In the meantime, the functions of the two selected ligands, together with the supramolecular interactions from counter ions and solvates molecules within, should play a key role in the construction of the 2D noninterpenetrated network.     

Effect of Coordination Modes of HL Ligand on the Molecular Architecture of Its Transition Metal Complexes (HL = 5-Methyl-2-Phenyl-4-[(2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">o</Emphasis>-Tolylamino)-Phenylmethylene]pyrazol-3(2H)-one)

Abstract  Two Ag⁺ complexes [Ag(HL)₂(PF₆)] (1) and [(AgL) _n  · n(CH₂Cl₂) · n(0.5H₂O)] (2) (HL = 5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-[(2-o-tolylamino)-phenylmethylene]pyrazol-3(2H)-one) were synthesized and structurally characterized by EA analysis, IR spectra and X-ray crystallography. The result shows that two expected coordination modes (Modes I and III in Scheme 1) of the HL ligand, can be observed in its Ag⁺ complexes, while not in other transition metal ions (Ni²⁺, Co²⁺ or Cu²⁺) complexes whether deprotonation or not for the HL ligand. Graphical Abstract  Three possible coordination modes (Modes I, II or III in Scheme 1) of the selected HL (HL = 5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-[(2-o-tolylamino)-phenylmethylene]pyrazol-3(2H)-one) ligand, can be adopted, in which Modes I and III can be observed in its two Ag⁺ complexes [Ag(HL)₂(PF₆)](1) and [(AgL) _n  · n(CH₂Cl₂) · n(0.5H₂O)] (2), while Mode II just observed in its transition metal ions (Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, or Co²⁺) complexes, resulting from the deprotonatd form of the HL ligand and the coordination characters of transition metal ions.      

Cyanide-bridged mixed-valence copper(II/I) coordination polymers: Unique 7-connected sev-type 3D network versus anionic 2D host network encapsulated with cationic complex

Reactions of CuCl₂, K₂[Ni(CN)₄]/K₃[Co(CN)₆], and 5-amino-1H-tetrazole led to cyanide-bridged mixed-valence Cu(II/I) complexes, [Cu(H₂O)₃Cu₃(CN)₅] (1) and [Cu(H₂O)₄][Cu₄(CN)₆] (2).The uncommon semi-closed {Cu₂(CN)₃} dimmers in 1 are bridged by μ₃-C,C,N cyanide ligands to afford rare 1D centipedal-like chain motifs, which are further bridged by μ₂-C,N and metalloligand “CN–Cu(4)–CN” to finish sophisticated zeolite-like 3-D structure. Topologically, 1 is the first example of uninodal 7-connected sev-like cyanide-bridged network. Compound 2 consists of two-dimensional honeycomb-related anionic layers [Cu₄(CN)₆]^2 −, within which the [Cu(H₂O)₄]^2 + cations are intercalated into alternate interlamellar space. Compound 1 shows antiferromagnetic couple arising from pure ground-state configuration of Cu(II) mediated by diamagnetic bridges –CN–Cu^I–CN −. The inclusion compound 2 shows blue photoluminescence originated from Cu(I) center to the unoccupied π* orbital of the cyanide ligand (MLCT) charge transfer.     

Synthesis,characterization, metal sorption,and biological activity of poly(N‐heterocylic acrylamide)

N‐heterocyclic acrylamide monomers were prepared and then transferred to the corresponding polymers to be used as an efficient chelating agent. Polymers reacted with metal nitrate salts (Cu²⁺, Pb²⁺_, Mg²⁺, Cd²⁺, Ni²⁺, Co²⁺_, Fe²⁺) at 150°C to give metal‐polymer complexes. The selectivity of the metal ions using prepared polymers from an aqueous mixture containing different metal ion sreflected that the polymer having thiazolyl moiety more selective than that containing imidazolyl or pyridinyl moieties. Ion selectivity of poly[N‐(benzo[d]thiazol‐2‐yl)acrylamide] showed higher selectivity to many ions e.g. Fe³⁺, Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Cu²⁺. While, that of poly[N‐(pyridin‐4‐yl)acrylamide] is found to be high selective to Fe³⁺ and Cu²⁺ only. Energy dispersive spectroscopy measurements, morphology of the polymers and their metallopolymer complexes, thermal analysis and antimicrobial activity were studied. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 42712.