In this study, spent bleaching earth (SBE), a hazardous industrial waste was used as raw material to synthesis carbon/silicate nanohybrid material (CSNH) as support for mono and bimetallic palladium and nickel nanoparticles. The synthesized catalysts were characterized by different techniques such as nitrogen physisorption, FTIR, XRD, FESEM, and TEM and evaluated in the reduction of nitrobenzene (NB)

The direct supporting of Zn-arginine complex on magnetic core-shell nanostructures (Fe3O4@MCM-41@Zn-Arg) was reported as a novel, heterogeneous and excellent nanocatalyst, which applied for the oxidation reaction of sulfides to sulfoxides, oxidative coupling of thiols to their corresponding disulfides and the synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives under mild conditions. The structure

By using a mixed-ligand method, two new Co(II)-based coordination polymers with the chemical formula of [Co(L)(2,2′-bipy)]n (1, 2,2′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) and [Co(L)(phen)]n (2, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) have been successfully synthesized by the solvothermal reaction of 1,4-bis(3-carboxylbenzyl)piperazine acid (H2L) and different N-donor co-ligands with the metal salt Co(NO3)·6H2O. Furthermore

A novel 3D Co(II) coordination polymer (CP) {Co3(IBT)2(H2O)2}n (1) has been synthesized through the reaction of 4,5-Bis(tetrazol-5-yl)imidazole (H3IBT) with Co(NO3)2 in a mixed solvent of N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) and water. The structural determination results show that complex 1 is a 3D framework with a (3,4)-connected net. Furthermore, its inhibitory activity on endometrial cancer cells was evaluated

In this study, brimonidine tartrate (BRT) based vitamin E tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) nanoparticles loaded in situ gel was developed with aim for improvement of drug ocular retention time. Nanoparticle formulation (PS-1) comprising of PLGA (0.1%w/v) and vitamin E TPGS (0.4%w/v) was characterized. It was revealed that formulation exhibited 123.70 ± 0.12 nm, 0.356 ± 0.02, 82.20 ± 2

Herein the green synthesis of iron oxide (FeO) nanoparticles (NPs) was achieved by using Thymbra spicata leaf extract. The antibacterial activity of FeONPs was evaluated against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria by using broth microdilution assay. Further, the antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of FeONPs was determined by using standard protocols. The effects of nanoparticles on Staphylococcus

A facile and reliable colorimetric method for detection of calcium ion and calmodulin was developed, which is based on the calcium ion-induced aggregation of gold nanoparticles, accompanied by an obvious color change from red to blue-purple. Calcium ion can be detected in the concentration range from 2.5 to 37.5 µmol·L−1 with a 0.6 µmol·L−1 detection limit. Calmodulin can preferentially capture calcium

The reaction between [MoO2(acac)2] and an ONO type Schiff-base ligand (L=(E)-4-bromo-2-(((2-hydroxyphenyl)imino)methyl)phenol) resulted a new oligomer molybdenum complex ([MoO2(L)]n). The oligomer complex was characterized by elemental analysis and FT-IR. The promotion ability of the compound on the osteoblast was measured with Cell Counting Kit-8 assay. The ELISA detection was performed to detect

New Cu(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) complexes of a guanylurea ligand were synthesized and their structures were characterized by spectroscopic and analytical methods. The ligand was prepared by the hydrolysis of dicyandiamine in the presence of glacial acetic acid and obtained as acetate salt (HL·OAc). Molecular structure of the ligand and its Cu(II) complex were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction

The study of oxidation kinetics of drug molecules is of much noteworthy in order to understand their mechanistic chemistry in redox systems. Taurine, being a potent drug molecule, has a wide range of activities in biological system. Therefore, the kinetics of oxidation of taurine (TAU) by bromamine-T (BAT) in HCl medium, catalyzed by Ru(III) and in NaOH medium, catalyzed by Os(VIII) has been investigated

This article deals with the structural and optical properties of zinc oxide and zinc sulfide nanoparticles synthesized by chemical precipitation method. X-ray diffraction study confirmed the wurtzite structure of zinc oxide and the cubic structure of zinc sulfide. The average crystallite size, the lattice constant, and unit cell volume were calculated from the x-ray diffraction study. The ultraviolet-visible

In the current study, a novel mixed-ligand coordination polymer, {[Co(L)(dpe)]·(ClO4)} (1) (H2LCl = 3-carboxy-1-(3-carboxybenzyl)pyridin-1-ium, dpe = (E)-1,2-di(pyridin-4-yl)ethene), was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions by a zwitterionic organic ligand and fully characterized by the single crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis along with the FT-IR. Furthermore

Two new transition coordination polymers (CPs) with the chemical formula of {[Zn4(dip)4(H2O)2(4-ppbp)2]·12H2O} n (1, H2dpa = diphenic acid, 4-ppbp = (propane-1,3-diylbis(piperazine-4,1-diyl))bis(pyridin-4-ylmethanone)) and [Co(dipH)2(bdin)] n (2, bdin = N,N-(butane-1,3-diyl)diisonicotinamide) have been successfully prepared by reaction of the corresponding metal salts with the H2dpa ligand in the presence

Different weight contents of AgBr nanoparticles supported on hierarchical ZnO nanostructure flowers were synthesized by precipitation-deposition method at room temperature. The nanocomposites were investigated for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) under ultraviolet (UV)-visible light irradiation. The analytical results show that AgBr nanoparticles with size range of 60–80 nm were supported

OLED is being considered as one of the most budding technology for flat panel displays. The most important part of OLED devices is the electroluminescence layer, for which polymer and small molecular weight metal chelates can be used. In the present work, Bis (2- methyl 8-hydroxyquinalete) (copper) [Cu(mq)2] nanoparticles were synthesized by simple precipitation method using copper acetate and 2-methyl

In this study, AgCu@MWCNT nanocatalyst was synthesized by following a series of physicochemical hydrothermal processes. The obtained catalysts of AgCu@MWCNT were characterized by advanced spectroscopic methods. AgCu@ MWCNT nanocatalyst used for degradation of MB was investigated under ultrasonic irradiation, and AgCu@MWCNT nanocatalyst exhibited an excellent sonocatalytic activity function. The effects

In the present study, green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was synthesized from silver ions using the reducing agents of Catharanthus roseus flowers extract. This flower was extract and fractionated by non-polar to polar solvent using separating funnel. The distilled water fraction was analyses the primary phytochemical test and used the synthesis of NPs. The UV-vis spectra wavelength value

A facile method to produce iron oxide nanoparticles (FeO NPs) has been introduced as a part of green approach. Here, we introduce a semi-green method to fabricate FeO NPs using Channa straitus (C. straitus). The formation of FeO NPs was optimized with mucus extract (1, 2, and 3 mL) to study the size and morphology. The results reveal that the FeO NPs produced using 2 mL mucus possess the minimum size

Two complexes, {[Hg(4-pmpmd)Br2]•CHCl3)} n (1), [Cd(4-pmpmd) (CF3SO3)2] n (2) were synthesized (4-pmpmd: N,N′-bis(4-pyridylmethyl)pyromellitic diimide). Both complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, single crystal X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analyses. Complex 1 features a typical 1D zigzag chain structure with the adjacent chains intertwined

The sol–gel method is used for the synthesis of silica nano particles from Saccharum munja plant. Dried Saccharum munja plant was heated at 600 °C for 4 h to convert into Saccharum munja ash (SMA). By solution of sodium hydroxide, silica was extracted from the ash of Saccharum munja along with the sodium silicate. Silica was precipitated by H2SO4 at pH 4, sodium dodecyl sulfate and cetyl-tri-methyl-ammonium

TiO2 precursor has been synthesized by sol-solvothermal method with tetrabutyl titanate as raw material. Nitrogen-modified TiO2 with different reaction temperatures (150, 180, 200 °C) was successfully fabricated by a facile hydrothermal method using hydrazine hydrate as nitrogen source. The as-prepared catalyst were conducted a series of tests and the analysis results indicated that nitrogen is successfully

A closing synthesis device with special structure was designed to effectively collect the ZnO synthesized via self-propagating high temperature synthesis (SHS) method. With this device, the influence of CaF2 on products was investigated. Products were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results showed that with the increase of CaF2, there is a trend of

Nanocomposite from Copper tungstate (CuWO4) was prepared by co-precipitation method. The resulting precipitate was annealed at low temperature (400 degree) with heating/cooling rate of 1 °C/min. The obtained nanocomposite was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), which demonstrated that the CuWO4 powder belongs to the distorted tungstate type of structure with space group PI(2) and describe the

We report an efficient method for the synthesis of 2-aryl(alkyl)-6-hydroxymethyl-4-selenoxo-4H-pyrano[2,3-e][1,3]oxazin-8-ones from the condensation of potassium selenocyanate and acyl chlorides with kojic acid in the presence of catalytic amounts of N-methylimidazole under solvent-free conditions. This new protocol offers advantages such as mild reaction conditions, short reaction time, easy work-up

A new Cu(II)-based coordination polymer (CP), {[Cu(bpa)(1,3-BDC)(H2O)](DMF)n}n (1), (DMF = dimethylformamide) was synthesized by reaction of the Cu(NO3)2·3H2O with the 3,6-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)pyridazine (bpa) presence of the isophthalic acid (1,3-H2BDC). Its intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) protective treatment was assessed and the related mechanism was explored as well. The real time RT-PCR was used

A new zinc (II) coordination polymer (CP) with the chemical formula of [Zn3(L)2(mtba)2]n (1) (L = 1,4-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)-2-butene, H3mtb= 5-methoxybenzene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid) was hydrothermally synthesized by reaction of ZnSO4 · 7H2O with the 1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic acid in the presence of the 1,4-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)-2-butene ligand. Its anti-cancer activity on the lymphoma, bombinated

Two new zinc coordination polymers, {[Zn(iPrIPA)(bpa)]⋅2H2O}n (1) and [Zn2(iPrIPA)2(bpp)]n (2) (iPrIPA = 5-i-propoxyisophthalate, bpa = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl) ethane, bpp = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Complexes 1 and 2 represent 3-D polythreaded supra molecular architecture consisting of corrugated 2D layer for complexes 1 and a 2D network consisting

In the present study silver nanoparticles were synthesized from Elaeodendron croceum stem bark and leaf extracts (ECB-AgNPs and ECL-AgNPs respectively) and were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The antioxidant activity was determined by evaluating the effect on DPPH and ABTS. The activities

In the current study, two new Cu(II)-containing coordination polymers (CPs) with the chemical formula of {[Cu2(Py2TTz)(2-CH3-BDC)2]·2(DMF)·3(H2O)}n (1, 2-CH3-H2BDC = 2-methyl-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid) and {[Cu2(Py2TTz)2(1,3-BDC)2]·3(DMF)·3(H2O)}n (2, 1,3-H2BDC = 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid) has been successfully prepared by reaction of Cu(NO3)2·3H2O with the rigid 2,5-bis(4-pyridyl)thiazolo[5

A new compound [Gd(H2O)4(HIA)2(NO3)](2NO3) (1; HIA is isonicotinic acid) is reported. The Gd3+ cation is coordinated by eight oxygen atoms and exhibit a square antiprismatic GdO8 geometry. A three-dimensional (3-D) supramolecular framework is formed by hydrogen bond interactions. The photoluminescence absorption peak is ascribed to the 8S7/2→6I J , while the photoluminescence emission peaks are originated

In this study, the effect of surfactant variation has been investigated on the synthesis, the physical, and electrochemical performance of Mn3O4 (M1–M4) nanomaterials. The synthesized nanomaterials were successfully characterized by powder X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive X-ray analysis. Synthesized nanomaterials exhibited a tetragonal hausmannite phase

Two kinds of SiC nanowires exhibiting different structures were fabricated by carbothermal reduction method and subsequent wet chemical etching. Strong and tunable ultraviolet to green emission peaks emerged in the photoluminescence spectra of both kinds of SiC nanowires in water and ethanol suspensions with the increase of excitation wavelength from 260 nm to 480 nm. The strong and distinctive ultraviolet

Two new heterometallic coordination polymers (CPs) formulated as [LaCoCl(2,5-pydc)2(H2O)4]Cl (1, 2,5-H2pydc = pyridine-2,5-dicarboxylic acid) and [LaCoCl2(5,5 = pyridin3)(H2O)] (2, 5,5′-H2bpdc = 2,2ridine-2,5-dicar-dicarboxylic acid) have been solvothermally synthesized on the basis of the coordination between rare earth/transition metal ions and pyridinedicarboxylic acids. Their treatment activity

Biocompatibility of nanoparticles (NPs) uses the plant extract as a reducing agent for synthesis and are cost-effective. The existing research focused on fabrication of zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs using Salvadora persica L. root extract as a reducing agent and noticed that varying the extraction solvent varies the morphology of ZnO NPs. The existence of alkaloids, acids, volatiles, and essential oils in root

This manuscript reports an investigation on the effect of four major components CTAB, AgNO3, ascorbic acid, and seed content on three important characteristics of synthesized Au nanorods (Au-NRs), including aspect ratio (AR), monodispersity, and hydrodynamic diameter. Additionally, the effect of these major components on the mean intensity of color obtained by a scanner is investigated. Au-NRs were

In this study, oleuropein was isolated from olive leaves by chromatographic method and its structure was elucidated by spectroscopic analyses such as FTIR, 1H-NMR and 13CNMR. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using oleuropein and their antioxidant activity was investigated using DPPH, ABTS•+, and FRAP assays. The AgNPs were characterized by UV-Vis, FT-IR, XRD, and SEM analyses. The absorption

Nanocomposite polyester fabrics (NCPFs) with in situ generated copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) were prepared using tamarind leaf extract as a reducing agent and different concentrated aq.CusO4·5H2O as source solutions. These fabrics were analyzed by SEM, FTIR spectroscopy, XRD, and antibacterial tests. SEM analysis indicated the in situ generation of roughly spherical CuNPs in the size range of 58–154 nm

Research to produce Mn-doped NaFeO2 was conducted from a low purity Fe-precursor aims to check the reliability for the inexpensive-mass production of the compound. The NaFeO2 was prepared through the co-precipitation method from iron sand concentrate with Fe content of 86.72% consist of the hematite-ilmenite mixture. The reaction was conducted at 650 °C for 12 h under air argon atmosphere producing

In this work bimetallic nanoparticles of iridium with low cost Sn, Cu, and Ni are synthesized. The nanoparticles have been synthesized by modified Polyol reduction method. The conversion of precursor salts into nanoparticles has been confirmed by UV-Vis spectra. XRD and TEM confirms that the particle’s size ranges between 5 and 7 nm and are less disperse, amorphous, and quasi-spherical in nature. XPS

Two Co(II)-containing coordination polymers, {Co(TDC)(TPB)0.5·H2O}n (1) and {[Co2(2,6-NDC)2(TPB)]·MeCN·3H2O}n (2) (TPB = 1,2,4,5-tetra(4-pyridyl)benzene, H2TDC = 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid, 2,6-H2NDC = 2,6-naphthalic acid), have been synthesized by a semi-rigid tetrapyridine ligand and auxiliary dicarboxylic ligands. The treatment ability of the compounds on skin necrosis after fracture was assessed

Tris(N-methylbenzyldithiocarbamato)iron(III) complex was used to prepare iron sulfide (FeS) nanocrystals, FeS1 at 120, FeS2 at 180 and FeS3 at 240 °C. P-XRD revealed that the nanocrystals FeS1 and FeS2 are in hexagonal pyrrhotite, Fe9S10, crystalline phase whereas FeS3 nanocrystal is in pyrrhotite-6C, Fe11S12, crystalline phase. TEM images showed nanocrystals with an average diameter of 5.42 and 25

An organic-inorganic hybrid polyoxometalate (POM) based on bi-nuclear copper complexes and Dawson-type phosphotungstate (POT) [CuL(H2O)][CuL]2[P2W18O62]·3H2O (abbreviated as CPW) (L = 2-(1H-pyrazol-3-yl)pyridine) was synthesized and structurally characterized by IR spectrum, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Structural analysis indicated that CPW is nanoscale molecule and extends into a two-dimensional

In recent years, the iron nanoparticles whose production with the help of green approaches demonstrated great potential as an alternative to the costly and environmentally toxic chemical nanoparticles have received considerable attention. The nanoscale particles of zero-valent iron, green-synthesized by green tea (GFe-n) and walnut green hull (WFe-n) extract, were used to adsorb phosphorus from the

Green nanotechnology, uses the extract of plants, microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi and its bioactive compounds for the synthesis of nanoparticles. This research work was focused on synthesis of Endophytic fungal silver nanoparticles (EFNps) from endophytic fungi Lasiodiplodia theobromae isolated from Cinnamomum zeylanicum. The aqueous extract of the endophytic fungi was used for the synthesis

A new 3D Cd(II) coordination polymer, {[Cd2(btc)(HL)(H2O)]·3H2O}n (1) (H2L= 3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-5-(pyridin-2-yl)-1, 2, 4-triazole; H3btc = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid), has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction of Cd(NO3)2·4H2O, H2L and H3btc. It has been structurally characterized by element analysis, IR. X-ray single-crystal analysis was carried out for 1, which crystallizes in the monoclinic

Spiny bollworm, Earias insulana causes drastic damages in cotton crop. A new safe strategy rather than insecticide is urgent for its control. Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) and gelatin-copper nanoparticles (G-CuNPs) were biosynthesized safely using fungal filtrates of Aspergillus wentii, Aspergillus mottae and enecillium expansum. The biosynthesized nanoparticles were confirmed by UV–visible spectroscopy

By using a mixed-ligand approach, two new Cu(II)-containing co-ordination polymers (CPs) with the chemical formula of [Cu4(HDNA)4(4,4′-bpy)(OH)2]·4H2O·2CH3CN (1, H2DNA = 4,4′-dicarboxy-4″-nitrotriphenyl-amine, 4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine) and [Cu3(TCA)2(DPE)]·10DMF·6H2O (2, H3TCA = 4,4′,4″-nitrilotribenzoic acid, dpe = (E)-1,2-di(pyridin-4-yl)diazene) have been successfully prepared by reaction of Cu(NO3)2·3H2O

Crystallized polyhedral triangular-shaped Au-Cu nanoparticles (NPs) have been biosynthesized using the cell-free extract of the pathogenic fungal strain of Aspergillus niger. The bioreduction was monitored and characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopy, XRD, TEM, and NMR and confirmed the synthesized NPs to be crystallized polydispersed particles of 23–199 nm having FCC lattice. FTIR analysis predicted

Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) on nanocomposite fabrics (NCFs) were in situ produced by environmentally benign green route method, utilizing leaf extraction of Moringa oliefiera (MO) as reductant. The biosynthesized CuNPs in NCFs were analyzed by spectroscopic techniques like X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Scanning electron microscope (SEM) associated with Energy dispersive

Three new metal(II)–organic coordination complexes, formula as [Cd3(btc)2(3-dpna)2(H2O)2]·8H2O (1), [Zn3(btc)2(3-dpna)2(H2O)2]·4H2O (2) and [Co3(btc)2(3-dpna)2(H2O)2]·2H2O (3) [3-dpna = N1,N4-di(pyridin-3-yl)naphthalene-1,4-dicarboxamide, H3btc = 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid], have been successfully synthesized by the hydrothermal methods. Complexes 1–3 exhibit similar 3D coordination networks based

An innovative and simple approach for the reduction of aldimines to the corresponding secondary amines was described using biosynthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles as heterogeneous catalyst and ammonium formate as the hydrogen donor. This catalytic transfer hydrogenation method was highly efficient and helps to synthesize amines with remarkable yields and without any coarse environment.

A new metal-organic framework, {[Tb(O-IDC)(O-HIDC)] (H2O)}n(1), (O-H3IDC = 2-(pyridine-N-oxide-2-yl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) has been constructed through hydrothermal reaction using 2-(pyridine-2-yl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate(H2IDC) and Tb(NO3)3•6H2O. During the reaction, O-H2IDC resulted from the in situ oxidation reaction of H2IDC. The compound 1 has been characterized by elemental

Two new Cu(II)-based coordination polymers (CPs) {[Cu3(btc)2(bpfp)2(H2O)2](H2O)2}n (1, H3btc = 1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic acid, bpfp = bis(4-pyridylformyl)piperazine) and {[Cu(cca)(bpfp)]·2H2O}n (2, H2cca = 2-carboxycinnamic acid) have been successfully prepared by reaction of Cu(NO3)2·3H2O with the bpfp ligand in the presence of different carboxylate ligands. Compounds 1 and 2 were synthesized for

A new Zn(II)-containing coordination complex [ZnBrL] (1) based on the Schiff base ligand(E)-1-(((3-(piperidin-1-yl)propylidene)amino)methyl)naphthalen-2-ol (HL) has been successfully prepared using a slow volatilization method. A mechanical grinding method was applied for preparing the crystalline complex 1 in the nano-region, which was studied by both of the scanning electron microscopy and transmission

A heterobimetallic 3d–4f complex [Cu(L)Dy(NO3)3] based on a symmetric salamo-like ligand (H2L) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallized in the monoclinic, space group P 21/c, included one tetra-coordinated Cu(II) atom (Cu1), one deca-coordinated Dy(III) atom (Dy1), one completely deprotonated (L)2−

A new Zn(II) metal–organic framework, namely [Zn3(3-atrz)2(4-atrz)2(SO4)2]n (1 3-atrz = 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole, 4-atrz = 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole), has been solvothermally synthesized via the reactions of ZnSO4·7H2O and two different kinds of isomorphic aminotriazole ligands (3-atrz and 4-atrz). Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that compound 1 features a trinuclear [Zn3(3-atrz)2(4-atrz)2(SO4)2]

The present work discloses the use of Erythrina senegalensis leaf extract for reduction of graphene oxide (GO) via a simple one pot technique by avoiding the use of toxic reducing agents. The effective reduction of GO and consequent capping by oxidized plant polyphenols were demonstrated by different spectroscopic and microscopic studies. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy indicated the

By using a mixed-ligand approach, two new coordination polymers with the chemical formula of {[Zn(L)(ip)·H2O]8}n (1, H2ip = isophthalic acid and L = 1,1’-(2-methylpropane-1,3-diyl)bis(1H-benzo[d]imidazole)) and {[Ni(L)(tdc)·2H2O]2}n (2, H2tdc = 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses, powder X-ray

New mononuclear copper(II), nickel(II) and cobalt(II) hydrazone complexes of 2-cyano-N′-((4-oxo-4H-chromen-3-yl)methylene)acetohydrazide have been synthesized. Structure identification of the prepared complexes was carried out by physicochemical and spectroscopic techniques including elemental analyses, infrared, electronic, mass and electron spin resonance spectra, thermal analysis, conductivity and

Self-assemble of the bis(maleonitriledithiolate)nickel(III) anion ([Ni(mnt)2]−) and 4-cyanobenzyl isoquinolinium cation ([4CNBzIQl]+) results into a new molecular solid, [4CNBzIQl][Ni(mnt)2](1). Single crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that contains segregated columns of anions and cations and the Ni(III) ions form a 1 D zigzag alternating chain through Ni···S and π···π interactions between anions