Synthesis and properties of coumarin derivatives and their terbium complexes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/s11164-015-2357-y

A series of coumarin derivatives obtained from salicylaldehyde and phenol were synthesized. Their corresponding terbium complexes were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, EDTA titrations, molar conductivity, UVvis spectra, IR spectra, and thermal analysis. The luminescent properties and electrochemical properties of the terbium complexes were also investigated. The results showed that all the terbium complexes exhibited characteristic emissions of terbium ions. The introduction of electron-donating groups can improve the luminescent properties, decrease the HOMO and LUMO energy levels of the terbium complex, while electron-withdrawing groups can weaken the luminescent properties, and increase the HOMO and LUMO energy levels of terbium complex.