Copper phenanthroline complexes have been studied for decades for their use as DNA intercalators and most recently for their use in dye-sensitized solar cells.  We have been able to employ various synthetic conditions to synthesize and characterize several new copper (I) and copper (II) phenanthroline complexes. Most noteworthy, we have been able to devise “green” synthetic approaches including: a) solventless transformations, and b) water-mediated reactions. Both “green” strategies will be contrasted with conventional ones we followed that use organic solvents in terms of the identity of products attained and their structural or optoelectronic properties. Characterization of these complexes is being presented via X-ray crystallography, FTIR, TGA, NMR, and UV-Vis.<br/>

Role of green chemistry in the synthesis and characterization of several new copper-phenanthroline complexes

255th National Meeting (2018)

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