Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Applications of Zinc Complexes using Amino Acid as a Ligand

Dr. Preeti R. Dwivedi; Sachin D. Yadav

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2020

Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Applications of Zinc Complexes using Amino Acid as a Ligand

Dr. Preeti R. Dwivedi, Sachin D. Yadav

Abstract :

Amino acid derivative Schiff base was synthesized by reaction of glycine with salicyldehyde in basic medium. The synthesis of the same was confirmed by TLC technique. The synthesized Schiff base was used as a ligand to form Zn (II) metals in order to form the stable complexes. The synthesized ligand and their metals complex were characterized by FTIR, Elemental analysis, TGA, SEM and magnetic susceptibility. The Zinc nanoparticles were prepared by precipitation method by using the same synthesized complex. The synthesized ZnO–NPs were found to be spherical in shape with an average size of 23 to 57 nm. These ZnO–NPs were evaluated for antibacterial and antifungal activity. Photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B dye was also carried out by using the same synthesized Zinc complex.