A novel 2D coordination polymer with the formula {[bisopibiphenH2][Zn2(btc)2(H2O)2]}
n
(complex 1) was produced
via the solvothermal interaction of benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid
(H3btc) ligand, novel 4,4′-bis((2-isopropyl-1H-imidazole-1-yl)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl (bisopibiphen)
compound, and Zn(II) ion. The structure of the final complex was elucidated
by single crystal/powder X-ray diffraction methods (SCXRD/PXRD), scanning
electron microscopy–energy dispersive spectroscopy, Fourier
transform infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. According
to the results obtained from the SCXRD method of the complex, it was
determined that the 2D complex was formed by Zn(II) central atoms
with a distorted tetrahedral geometry and btc3– ligand.
The novel bisopibiphen compound used was protonated and acted as a
countercation within the asymmetric unit, thus forming the 3D supramolecular
structure because of interactions between the 2D layers. Additionally,
the topological and thermal characteristics of the complex were examined.
In a later stage, the adsorption performance of complex 1 for methyl orange (MO) dye was examined along with the influence
of various parameters. Kinetic and isotherm studies were also conducted
to explain the nature of the MO adsorption process nature. According
to this, the experimental data were well-matched by the pseudo-second
order kinetics and Langmuir isotherm model. The maximum adsorption
capacity of complex 1 was determined as 735.89 mg g–1 at 20 °C and pH 4.0. These findings indicated
that complex 1 could be used as a promising effective
adsorbent for MO adsorption from aqueous solutions.