Synthesis and characterization of thermochromic metal organic nanofibrils based on copper

Date of Publication

2016

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Minor in Business Studies

Subject Categories

Chemistry

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Chemistry

Thesis Adviser

Drexel H. Camacho

Defense Panel Member

Emmanuel V. Garcia
Laurenzo D. Alba

Abstract/Summary

Metal organic frameworks are interesting materials with varied potential applications. In the present study, the synthesis of copper diacid nanoparticles using conventional coordination chemistry in a diffusion controlled growth procedure is reported. Five different diacids were used as a ligand and copper (II) was used as the metal to yield polymeric nanofibrils. Products were characterized by Melting Point Apparatus, Scanning Electron Microscope Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX), Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA), X-ray diffraction measurements (XRD), and Transmission electron microscope (TEM). Various characterization results revealed the formation of new complexes. Moreover new stable thermochromic materials are discovered, indicating that copper-based complexes show excellent potential to be developed for a variety of applications that includes moisture sensing.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU21493

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

v, 147 leaves, color illustrations, 28 cm.

Keywords

Nanofibers; Copper

Embargo Period

5-4-2021

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