10.1016/j.ica.2009.03.010
The study focuses on the synthesis, characterization, crystal structure, luminescence, and thermal decomposition kinetics of a europium (Eu) complex with 2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid and 2,2'-bipyridine. The complex, [Eu(2,4-DClBA)3(bipy)]2, was prepared and characterized using various analytical techniques including elemental analysis, IR and UV spectra, luminescence spectra, 1H NMR spectra, single crystal X-ray diffraction, and TG–DTG techniques. The chemicals used in the study served specific purposes: europium(III) chloride hexahydrate (EuCl3·6H2O) as the europium source, 2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid as a ligand to coordinate with europium, and 2,2'-bipyridine as another coordinating ligand. These chemicals were used to create a complex that exhibits unique luminescent properties and thermal stability, which are of interest for potential applications in areas such as rare-earth fluorescent materials, luminescent probes in biomedical assays, and electroluminescent devices. The study also investigated the thermal decomposition behavior and kinetics of the complex, providing insights into its stability and potential applications.