Some transition metal ions [Zr(IV), Co(II), Cu(II), Cr(III), Ag(I), Pd(II)] complexes were synthesized
by reacting anisaldehyde, thiosemicarbazide and 2-(4-hydroxybenzylideneamino)benzoic acid to form
(4-[2{5-[(4-methoxy-benzylidene)amino][1,3,4]thiadiazole-2-yl}phenylimino)methyl]phenol ligand.
Schiff base ligand and its metal complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-visible,
NMR (1H NMR, 13C NMR), thermal analysis, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility and
antimicrobial study. Zone of inhibition as well as MIC has been evaluated against E. coli (MTCC443),
S. aureus (MTCC1688), P. aeruginosa (MTCC96), C. albicans (MTCC227), A. niger (MTCC82)
organisms comparing with standard antimicrobial and antifungal drugs. TGA/DTA of the synthesized
metal complexes shows the thermal stability and non-spontaneous nature of decomposition. It also
shows multi-step degradation behaviour and final weight loss with respect to the formation of metal
oxide and residue.