Pearly Sebastian, Chittilappilly; Mohammed Yusuff, K K(Cochin University of Science and Technology, March , 2007)
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Abstract:
In the present study an attempt has been made to synthesize some simple complexes of
multidentate ligands. Analogous zeolite encapsulated complexes were also synthesized and
characterized. Immobilization on to polymer supports through covalent attachment is
expected to solve the problem of decomposition of many complexes during catalytic reaction.
Hence the work is also extended to the synthesis and characterization of some polymer
supported complexes of Schiff base Iigands. All the three types of synthesized complexes,
simple, zeolite encapsulated and polystyrene anchored, were subjected to catalytic activity
study towards catechol-oxidation reaction. A selected group of complexes were also screened
for their catalytic activity towards phenol-oxidation reaction. Biological screening of the
synthesized ligands and neat complexes were done with a view to establish the effect of
complexation on biological systems.
Description:
Department of Applied Chemistry,
Cochin University of Science and Technology