10.1016/j.ica.2010.04.024
The research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of a novel nano-sized lead(II) coordination polymer, [Pb(l7-Mal)]n (1), using maleic acid (H2Mal) as the organic ligand. The polymer was synthesized through a sonochemical method, which involves the application of ultrasound to induce chemical reactions. The study utilized various analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), elemental analyses, and IR spectroscopy, to characterize the structure and properties of the synthesized polymer. The research also compared the thermal stability of the nano-sized polymer with its bulk counterpart, finding that the nano-sized material decomposes at a lower temperature, likely due to its higher surface-to-volume ratio. Upon calcination at 600 °C, the nano-sized polymer was converted into pure phase micro-sized lead(II) oxide (PbO). The study highlights the potential of sonochemical synthesis as an efficient method for producing nano-structured coordination polymers with unique properties suitable for nanotechnological applications.