This work was initially launched to study the synthesis of low-valent group 13 compounds bearing the bis(imino)pyridine ligand framework. Since its inception, this project has grown beyond the boundaries of group 13 to include low valent tin, silver, and rhenium. Alongside the reports of novel coordination compounds, we utilized computational chemistry to uncover unprecedented interactions which challenge conventional concepts of bonding. Synthesis, characterization, and complimentary computational studies are presented herein. Chapter 1 presents a historical overview of the bis(imino)pyridine ligand as well as our synthetic methodology and characterization of new ligand variants we have contributed to the literature. Chapter 2 presents the synthesis of a series of In(I) and In(III) bis(imino)pyridine complexes with varied sterics. Ligand-metal interaction and effect of ligand steric bulk on complex stability, as well as computational studies highlighting weak covalent interactions will be discussed. Chapter 3 presents the synthesis of Ga(III) bis(imino)pyridine complexes. Reactivity with “GaI” synthon as well as varied-stoichiometry one-pot synthesis attempts to generate low valent Ga-bis(imino)pyridine complexes will be discussed. Chapter 4 presents the synthesis of a series of Tl(I) bis(imino)pyridine complexes with varied sterics analogous to the approach taken with indium(I). Unprecedented weak ligand-metal as well as Tl-arene interactions will be discussed. Chapter 5 presents the synthesis of a series of Sn(II) bis(imino)pyridine complexes with varied sterics and halide substituents. Preferential cation-anion pair formation and attempted reactivity will be discussed. Chapter 6 presents the synthesis of a series of Ag(I) bis(imino)pyridine complexes with varied sterics. Resulting ligand-metal interactions as well as reactivity towards Lewis basic donor ligands will be discussed. Chapter 7 presents the synthesis of first crystallographically authenticated examples of rhenium(I) pincer complexes utilizing the bis(imino)pyridine ligand. Chapter 8 presents a general conclusion to the work.

Indigo N,N’-diarylimine (Nindigo) and indigo N-arylimine (Mindigo) are redox-active ligands which exhibit near-infrared absorption and can accommodate up to five ligand charge states. This dissertation explores the coordination chemistry of these ligands to further understand the role that metal-ligand combinations play on ligand-centered properties, which include electrochemical potentials, UV-Vis-NIR absorption, pKa values, hydricities, and NH bond strengths at different ligand charge states. A series of cis-Nindigo palladium complexes containing acetylacetonate (acac) and hexafluoroacetylacetonate (hfac) ligands were synthesized. The acac complexes were easier to oxidize by 0.11 to 0.16 V and absorbed at lower wavelengths compared to their hfac analogues. Complexes using indigo bis(4-methylphenylimine) were more easily reduced than complexes of indigo bis(2,6-dimethylphenylimine). Cis- and trans-Mindigo complexes of palladium acac and hfac were synthesized as the first coordination complexes of Mindigo. Trans-Mindigo complexes were more difficult to reduce by 0.33 to 0.37 V and absorbed at lower wavelengths than their cis-Mindigo counterparts. Cis-Mindigo complexes were easier to reduce and harder to oxidize than the corresponding cis-Nindigo complexes. The NH bond strengths of cis-Nindigo complexes containing Pd(acac) and Ru(bipy)2 (bipy = 2,2’-bipyridyl) fragments were determined through a potential-pKa diagram in tetrahydrofuran and acetonitrile, respectively. The NH bond strength and hydricity values of the Pd(acac) complex were comparable to the values of diaryl amines. The NH bond strength and hydricity of the Ru(bipy)2 complex were substantially smaller due to the lower oxidation potentials of this complex. In both cases, the ligand’s NH bond strengths were not affected greatly by the ligand’s charge state. Ru(acac)2 complexes of neutral, aprotic cis-Nindigo and cis-Mindigo ligands were synthesized. The Nindigo/Mindigo ligand could be protonated, and the resulting complexes demonstrated substantial temperature dependence of some of their 1H NMR chemical shifts. The NH bond strengths and hydricities of the Ru(acac)2 complexes were determined using cyclic voltammetry and pKa measurements. The NH bond strengths and hydricities of these complexes are substantially smaller than the Pd(acac) and Ru(bipy)2 complexes. Collectively, these results show that Nindigo and Mindigo can act as both a proton and electron reservoirs, and the thermodynamics of proton and electron transfer can be tuned through the choice of metal and ligand combinations. / Graduate / 2020-07-17

Le développement de composés de coordination biologiquement actifs (antimicrobiens, les anti-inflammatoires, les antifongiques, les anti-oxydants et les anticancéreux) est un domaine de la chimie inorganique en évolution rapide, susceptible d'avoir un impact direct sur l'amélioration de la qualité de la vie. Les complexes métallo-antibiotique tirent parti de l'effet synergique pour aboutir à une activité pharmacologique améliorée. La reconnaissance du rôle des ions métalliques dans les systèmes biologiques et dans le traitement de diverses maladies attire l'attention sur les avantages d'étudier l'interaction des ions métalliques avec les molécules de médicaments organiques. Dans la continuité avec les travaux précédents de l’équipe, nous nous intéressons à la synthèse de nouvelles familles de complexes métaux-antibiotiques associant l’activité antiseptique d’un ion métallique à un ou deux types de molécules bioactives. Leurs actions additives doivent avoir un effet synergique et conduire à des traitements plus efficaces et devraient fortement minimiser les risques d'apparition de bactéries mutantes. Au cours de ce travail, nous avons réussi à synthétiser le premier complexe métal-antibiotique associant deux types d'antibiotiques différents comme ligands du Zn(II). Des études comparatives montrent qu'il a une meilleure activité antibactérienne contre E. Coli, E. Aureus, E. Feacalis que les antibiotiques parents et les complexes ne contenant qu'un seul de ces antibiotiques. Cela ouvre un nouveau concept appelé « Assemblage de Biomolécules Multi-actifs, ABM ». De plus, nous décrivons la synthèse et la caractérisation de nouveaux ligands antimicrobiens trifluorométhylés / Development of novel coordination complexes with diverse biological activities (antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antioxidant and anticancer) is a rapidly evolving field of inorganic chemistry with potential direct impact on quality of life. Metal–drug complexes are of increasing interest in bioinorganic chemistry, leveraging the synergistic effect to lead to compounds with improved pharmacological activity. The recognition of the role of metal ions in biological systems and in treatment of various diseases calls attention to the benefits of studying the interaction of metal ions with organic drug molecules. In continuation with previous works of team, we focus here on the synthesis of new families of metal-antibiotic complexes associating, on one single-molecule, the antiseptic activity of a metal ion with the bioactivity of one or two type of bioactive molecules. Their additive actions have a synergetic effect and lead to more effective and shorter treatments and should strongly minimize the risks for appearance of bacteria mutants. In this work, we succeeded to synthesis the first metal-antibiotic complex associating two types of different antibiotic as ligands with Zn(II). The structure in the solid state of this new complex was established together with the studies of the chemical-physical properties. Comparative studies show it has a better antibacterial activity against (E.Coli, E,Aureus, E.Feacalis ) than parent antibiotics and complexes with only one of the antibiotic. This open a new concept named as Multi-Active Biomolecule Assembly. Moreover, the synthesis and characterisation of new trifluorométhylated antimicrobial ligands are described

Neste trabalho, estudou-se a química de uma série de complexos binucleares de rutênio(III/II) e ferro(III/II) com ligantes N-heterocíclicos. Particularmente, foram empregados os íons [RuIII,II(edta)-,2-, [RuIII,II (NH3) 5]3+,2+, [RuIII,IICl(bpy)2]2+,+ e [FeIII,II (CN)5)2-,3- como unidades metálicas terminais e benzotriazol ou benzoimidazol e seus derivados aniônicos como ligantes do tipo ponte. Sistemas simétricos, Ma-L-Ma, e assimétricos, Ma-L-Mba, foram sintetizados e caracterizados em soluções aquosa ou orgânica por meio de técnicas convencionais de espectroscopia eletrônica e eletroquímica. Ênfase especial foi dada à investigação das propriedades de intervalência metálica associadas aos complexos de valência mista. Além disso, a aplicação de modelos teóricos como ferramenta de interpretação de processos de transferência eletrônica intramolecular fotoinduzidos (transferência de carga de intervalência), ou de interações eletrônicas do tipo metal-metal, foi largamente explorada tanto para sistemas de valência localizada como para sistemas com cargas parcialmente deslocalizadas. Com o objetivo de compreender melhor as propriedades dos complexos binucleares, uma investigação detalhada da reatividade e da química redox das espécies mononucleares de partida também foi desenvolvida. Nesse caso, destacam-se dois assuntos investigados em maior profundidade: a ocorrência de isomeria de ligação (no caso particular dos derivados de benzotriazol) e a presença de transferência de elétrons próton-acoplada em solução aquosa. O conhecimento químico das entidades moleculares mais discretas permitiu dirigir o estudo para o planejamento de estruturas estendidas do tipo \"fios moleculares\", pela utilização dos mesmos espaçadores das espécies bimetálicas em complexos trinucleares do tipo Ma-L-Mb-L- Ma, com notável comunicação eletrônica entre os sítios metálicos através do ligante-ponte condutor. Avanços no estudo da influência do pH sobre as propriedades eletrônicas de sistemas de valência mista também revelaram a existência de um pronunciado efeito do tipo \"liga/desliga\" (induzido por próton) na comunicação eletrônica intermetálica destas espécies. Tal exemplo de dispositivo do tipo \"chave molecular\'\' proporciona um excelente modelo na busca por materiais com potencial emprego em nanotecnologia e/ou eletrônica molecular, cuja idéia se insere na concepção de desenvolvimento de estruturas supermoleculares, no âmbito das diversas linhas de pesquisa do laboratório onde o projeto foi desenvolvido. / The chemistry of a series of binuclear ruthenium(III/II) and iron(III/II) complexes with N-heterocyclic ligands was studied. The [RuIII,II(edta)-2-, [RuIII,II(NH3)5]3+,2+, [RuIII,IICl(bpy)2]2+,+ and [FeIII,II(CN)5]2-,3- metal ions were specifically employed as the terminal moieties, and benzotriazole or benzimidazole and their anionic derivatives as the bridging ligands. Symmetric, Ma-L-Ma, and asymmetric, Ma-L-Mb, systems were synthesized and characterized in aqueous or organic solutions by means of conventional spectroscopy and electrochemical techniques. Special emphasis was devoted to the intervalence properties associated with the mixed-valence complexes. In addition, the application of ET theoretical models was largely stressed as useful tools to explain the photoinduced intramolecular ET processes (i.e., intervalence transfer) in valence-trapped and partially or fully delocalized systems. In order to rationalize the properties of the binuclear complexes, a detailed investigation of the starting mononuclear complexes was carried out from the point of view of their reactivity and redox chemistry. In this case, two issues of major interest were deeply taken into account: linkage isomerism (in the particular examples involving the benzotriazole derivatives) and proton-coupled electron transfer reactions in aqueous solutions. Knowledge acquired from the characterization of the monomer metal units made the study of larger molecules possible. In this way, extended structures like \"molecular wires\" were designed by using the same N-heterocyclic spacers and metal moieties, resulting in trinuclear species of the type Ma-L-Mb,-L-Ma, which displayed remarkable electronic communication between the metal units through the conductor bridge. Advances were also reached following the pH effects on electronic interactions of mixed-valent species. Protonation /deprotonation of the bridging ligand, for instance, revealed a pronounced proton-induced \"on/off\' molecular switching on the metal-metal coupling and electron delocalization of such species. This example of molecular devices provided an outstanding model within the search for compounds with potential usefulness in molecular electronics and/or nanotechnology, whose conception embraces the development of supramolecular systems, an approach that has long been pursued within the research scopes in the laboratory where the current work was developed.

O estudo sistemático de nanopartículas de ouro utilizando conceitos fundamentais de química de coordenação e físico-química é o foco principal desta tese, que trata principalmente da natureza das interações moleculares na superfície de nanopartículas. Para tal finalidade, estudou-se como as variações dos parâmetros experimentais influenciam no mecanismo de formação das partículas pelo \"método de Turkevich\". Observou-se que, não somente, a morfologia e as propriedades ópticas estão atreladas aos processos de nucleação e crescimento, mas também a composição e as propriedades químicas da camada molecular ao redor das partículas. Dessa forma, foi possível comprovar, teórica e experimentalmente, que um intermediário instável da reação de oxidação do citrato de sódio, a acetonadicarboxilato, se torna estável devido a coordenação aos átomos superficiais de ouro. Isto leva a propriedades químicas e espectroscópicas distintas, principalmente, frente a reações de troca de ligantes na superfície das partículas. Foi feito um estudo, teórico e experimental, sistemático das propriedades das moléculas de etanobis(tioamida) na superfície de diferentes nanopartículas de ouro, comprovando que a presença de acetonadicarboxilato, ao final da síntese das partículas, influencia drasticamente nas propriedades do sistema. / The systematic study of gold nanoparticles using fundamental concepts of coordination and physical chemistry is the focus of this thesis, devoting an especial attention for molecular interactions nature at the particles surface. For this goal, the effects of many experimental parameters on the gold nanoparticles formation by the Turkevich method have been studied. It has been shown that not only the morphology and optical properties are controlled by the nucleation and growth processes, but also the chemical properties of the molecular layer at the particles surface. In this way, it has been proved, theoretical and experimentally, that an instable oxidation product of the sodium citrate reaction with the gold salt, a ketonedicarboxilate species, is stabilized by coordination with the superficial gold atoms. This fact leads to distinct chemistry and spectroscopic properties, mainly, related to the reactions at the gold surface. IN addition, a carefully theoretical and experimentally study has been carried out exploring the characteristics of the ethanebis(thioamide) molecules on the surface of different particles. It has been demonstrated that the ketonedicarboxilate presence, from the synthesis process, drastic influences the system properties.

Esta tese descreve o desenvolvimento de aplicações de nanopartículas superparamagnéticas de magnetita, devidamente funcionalizadas, nas seguintes áreas: Sensoriamento - As nanopartículas superparamagnéticas foram utilizadas em conjunto com um pequeno sistema analítico especialmente desenvolvido para esse trabalho, na análise de diversos metais pesados de grande relevância ambiental. O ponto de destaque da metodologia é o grande incremento em intensidade do sinal analítico em função da pré-concentração que pode ser realizada mediante utilização das nanopartículas superparamagnéticas e aplicação de um campo magnético externo. Remediação ambiental - A grande afinidade das nanopartículas por diversos materiais foi aproveitada na obtenção de um sistema de remediação ambiental que combina as propriedades magnéticas das nanopartículas e as propriedades adsorventes de carvão ativado. Esse sistema foi testado em contaminantes orgânicos e inorgânicos e permite uma maneira eficiente e inovadora de remoção de contaminantes em meio aquoso. Nanohidrometalurgia magnética - Os efeitos de pré-concentração de nanopartículas superparamagnéticas modificadas foram utilizados para melhorar a eficiência dos processos hidrometalúrgicos atuais para produção de cobre metálico a partir de minérios com baixa concentração do metal, chegando - se ao estado da arte da técnica. / This thesis describes the development of applications of superparamagnetic magnetite nanoparticles, properly functionalized, in the following areas: Sensing - The superparamagnetic nanoparticles were used in conjunction with a small analytical system specially developed in this work for analysis of several heavy metals of great environmental significance. The important point of this methodology is the general increase in intensity of the analytical signal as a function of pre-concentration may be performed by use of superparamagnetic nanoparticles under the influence of an external magnetic field. Environmental Remediation - The high affinity of nanoparticles for various materials was used to obtain an environmental remediation system that combines the properties of magnetic nanoparticles and the properties of activated carbon adsorbents. This system was tested in organic and inorganic contaminants and provides a novel and efficient removal of contaminants in the aqueous medium. Magnetic Nanohydrometalurgy - The effects of pre-concentration fro the funcionalized superparamagnetic nanoparticles modified were used to improve the efficiency of the actual hydrometallurgical processes used for production of metallic copper from ores with low concentration of metal, showing good perspectives of improving the state of the art of this technique.

Esta tese descreve o desenvolvimento de aplicações de nanopartículas superparamagnéticas de magnetita, devidamente funcionalizadas, nas seguintes áreas: Sensoriamento - As nanopartículas superparamagnéticas foram utilizadas em conjunto com um pequeno sistema analítico especialmente desenvolvido para esse trabalho, na análise de diversos metais pesados de grande relevância ambiental. O ponto de destaque da metodologia é o grande incremento em intensidade do sinal analítico em função da pré-concentração que pode ser realizada mediante utilização das nanopartículas superparamagnéticas e aplicação de um campo magnético externo. Remediação ambiental - A grande afinidade das nanopartículas por diversos materiais foi aproveitada na obtenção de um sistema de remediação ambiental que combina as propriedades magnéticas das nanopartículas e as propriedades adsorventes de carvão ativado. Esse sistema foi testado em contaminantes orgânicos e inorgânicos e permite uma maneira eficiente e inovadora de remoção de contaminantes em meio aquoso. Nanohidrometalurgia magnética - Os efeitos de pré-concentração de nanopartículas superparamagnéticas modificadas foram utilizados para melhorar a eficiência dos processos hidrometalúrgicos atuais para produção de cobre metálico a partir de minérios com baixa concentração do metal, chegando - se ao estado da arte da técnica. / This thesis describes the development of applications of superparamagnetic magnetite nanoparticles, properly functionalized, in the following areas: Sensing - The superparamagnetic nanoparticles were used in conjunction with a small analytical system specially developed in this work for analysis of several heavy metals of great environmental significance. The important point of this methodology is the general increase in intensity of the analytical signal as a function of pre-concentration may be performed by use of superparamagnetic nanoparticles under the influence of an external magnetic field. Environmental Remediation - The high affinity of nanoparticles for various materials was used to obtain an environmental remediation system that combines the properties of magnetic nanoparticles and the properties of activated carbon adsorbents. This system was tested in organic and inorganic contaminants and provides a novel and efficient removal of contaminants in the aqueous medium. Magnetic Nanohydrometalurgy - The effects of pre-concentration fro the funcionalized superparamagnetic nanoparticles modified were used to improve the efficiency of the actual hydrometallurgical processes used for production of metallic copper from ores with low concentration of metal, showing good perspectives of improving the state of the art of this technique.

O estudo sistemático de nanopartículas de ouro utilizando conceitos fundamentais de química de coordenação e físico-química é o foco principal desta tese, que trata principalmente da natureza das interações moleculares na superfície de nanopartículas. Para tal finalidade, estudou-se como as variações dos parâmetros experimentais influenciam no mecanismo de formação das partículas pelo \"método de Turkevich\". Observou-se que, não somente, a morfologia e as propriedades ópticas estão atreladas aos processos de nucleação e crescimento, mas também a composição e as propriedades químicas da camada molecular ao redor das partículas. Dessa forma, foi possível comprovar, teórica e experimentalmente, que um intermediário instável da reação de oxidação do citrato de sódio, a acetonadicarboxilato, se torna estável devido a coordenação aos átomos superficiais de ouro. Isto leva a propriedades químicas e espectroscópicas distintas, principalmente, frente a reações de troca de ligantes na superfície das partículas. Foi feito um estudo, teórico e experimental, sistemático das propriedades das moléculas de etanobis(tioamida) na superfície de diferentes nanopartículas de ouro, comprovando que a presença de acetonadicarboxilato, ao final da síntese das partículas, influencia drasticamente nas propriedades do sistema. / The systematic study of gold nanoparticles using fundamental concepts of coordination and physical chemistry is the focus of this thesis, devoting an especial attention for molecular interactions nature at the particles surface. For this goal, the effects of many experimental parameters on the gold nanoparticles formation by the Turkevich method have been studied. It has been shown that not only the morphology and optical properties are controlled by the nucleation and growth processes, but also the chemical properties of the molecular layer at the particles surface. In this way, it has been proved, theoretical and experimentally, that an instable oxidation product of the sodium citrate reaction with the gold salt, a ketonedicarboxilate species, is stabilized by coordination with the superficial gold atoms. This fact leads to distinct chemistry and spectroscopic properties, mainly, related to the reactions at the gold surface. IN addition, a carefully theoretical and experimentally study has been carried out exploring the characteristics of the ethanebis(thioamide) molecules on the surface of different particles. It has been demonstrated that the ketonedicarboxilate presence, from the synthesis process, drastic influences the system properties.

Les enjeux économiques et écologiques actuels requièrent le développement de réactions et procédés respectueux de l'environnement. Dans ce cadre, nous étudions l'oxydation des hydrocarbures dans des conditions douces, un problème que la Nature a résolu en mettant en œuvre des enzymes dont le site actif contient un ou deux ions du fer, pour obtenir des produits avec efficacité et sélectivité. Parmi ces systèmes, les MonoOxygénases (MO) catalysent l'insertion d'un atome d'oxygène dans une liaison chimique d'un substrat organique inerte (S). Cela passe par l'activation réductrice du dioxygène ce qui mène à des intermédiaires très oxydants de type FeIII-(hydro)peroxo et Fe-Oxo (i.e. FeIV=O ou FeV=O).En utilisant des complexes très simples, nous avons préparé et identifié des intermédiaires réactionnels FeIII-peroxo et FeIV-oxo, à l'aide d'oxydants chimiques (H2O2, peroxydes, peracides...) ou de O2 et d'un réducteur, selon une réaction analogue aux MO à un atome de fer. Ces intermédiaires se sont montrés efficaces, respectivement pour l'hydroxylation catalytique des aromatiques et pour l'oxydation des oléfines et des alcanes, mais souffrent souvent d'un manque de sélectivité. De plus, les intermédiaires générés en présence d’O2 sont consommés par réaction indésirable avec le réducteur chimique ou son sous-produit d’oxydation, rendant la catalyse d’oxydation non réalisable dans ces conditions. Différentes stratégies ont été adoptées lors de cette thèse afin de mimer au mieux l’activité des enzymes et reproduire l’efficacité et la sélectivité de ces réactions d’oxydations.Ainsi, une cavité artificielle (calix[6]arène) a été greffée à nos complexes de fer. Une étude du site catalytique portant une fonction triazole résultant de la chimie « click » a été réalisée. La synthèse d’un nouveau complexe fer-zinc a ensuite été réalisée, où l’insertion des métaux dans leur site de coordination destiné est maîtrisée. L’insertion d’un substrat à l’intérieur de la cavité calixarène a été réalisée, permettant d’obtenir un système qui pourrait améliorer la sélectivité et l’efficacité des réactions d’oxydations des alcanes.La seconde stratégie développée a été d’utiliser une électrode comme source d’électrons lors de l’activation du dioxygène par un complexe de fer(II). L’étude par voltampérométrie cyclique de cette réaction a permis de démontrer la formation d’un adduit FeII-O2 en conditions réductrices. Un intermédiaire FeIII-peroxo a par la suite été détecté en oxydation, qui génère une espèce à haut degré d’oxydation. Cet intermédiaire généré directement en solution à l’aide d’H2O2 pourrait alors réaliser les réactions d’oxydations en conditions oxydantes. De nouveaux systèmes électrocatalytiques pourraient alors être développés. / MonoOxygenases (MO) such as cytochromes P450 catalyse the oxygen atom insertion into a chemical bond of an inert organic substrate following reductive activation of dioxygen. By using very simple Fe(II) complexes bearing amine/pyridine ligands, it is possible to prepare reactive species such as Fe(III)OOH and Fe(IV)O by using chemical oxidants (H2O2, peroxides, peracides...), or O2 in the presence of a chemical reductant via a reaction sequence similar to the one of P450. These intermediates have shown an efficient activity on hydroxylation of aromatic, and oxydation of olefins and alkanes. Nevertheless, these reactions suffer from a lack of specificity and regioselectivity. A drawback to the use of these complexes in oxidation catalysis by O2 is the side reaction between the oxidative intermediate species and the chemical reductant used. To solve these problems, different approaches have been developed during this thesis, in view to better mimic enzymes activity, and reproduce oxidation reactions efficiency and selectivity.A first strategy is to add an artificial cavity (calix[6]aren) to our iron complexes. A study of the catalytic site, bearing a triazole function resulting from the “click” chemistry, have been followed. The synthesis of a new iron-zinc complex have been then realized, with the insertion of the two metals in their destined coordination site was controlled. Insertion of a substrate inside the cavity has been realized, forming a system which could improve selectivity and efficiency of alkanes oxidation reactions.The second strategy developed was to use an electrode as source of electrons, during activation of O2 by an iron(II) complex. The cyclic voltammetry study of this reaction allowed us to reveal the formation of an adduct FeII-O2 in reductive conditions. An intermediate FeIII-peroxo was then detected at the electrode in oxidation, which generates a species with a high oxidation degree. This intermediate, generated in solution directly by reaction with H2O2, could realize oxidation reactions in oxidative conditions. New electrocatalytical systems could be then developed.

Neste trabalho realizamos estudos sobre interações entre o composto 2,3,5,6-tetra(-piridil)pirazina (tppz) e Eu3+ em diferentes situações. Na primeira delas fizemos um estudo detalhado sobre as interações que ocorrem, em solução, entre o complexo tris(tenoiltrifluoroacetonato)európio(III), Eu(ttfa)3, e a tppz, em que verificamos que a tppz age como um supressor de luminescência, provavelmente através de uma segunda esfera de coordenação. Foram feitos, também, experimentos para o isolamento de cristais de complexos entre tppz e Eu3+, porém em nenhum dos métodos utilizados o complexo foi isolado, pois, quando o meio reacional voltava à temperatura ambiente a tppz precipitava. Por fim, como última tentativa de se obter complexos entre tppz e Eu3+, foram obtidos filmes por meio da técnica de Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) a partir de monocamadas mistas contendo 1-octadecanol e tppz, uma vez que a tppz sozinha não possui atividade superficial. Como resultado, foram obtidos filmes com os quais, através da espectroscopia de fotoluminescência, constatamos a formação do complexo. / In this work, we have conducted studies on the interactions of 2,3,5,6-tetra(-pyridyl)pyrazine (tppz) with Eu3+ in different situations. In the first of them, we have made a detailed study on the ongoing interactions in solution between tris(thenoiltrifluoroacetonate)europium(III), Eu(ttfa)3 and tppz, where it was verified that tppz act as a luminescence suppressor, probably through a second coordination sphere. Also, we have performed experiments with the aim of isolation crystals of complexes formed by tppz and Eu3+. However, in none of the methods used the complexes were isolated, because tppz precipitated when the reaction medium returned to the room temperature. As a last attempt to obtain the complexes between tppz and Eu3+, Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films were formed from mixed monolayers containing 1-octadecanol and tppz, since tppz alone does not show surface activity. As a result, we have obtained films in which the complex formation was confirmed by photoluminescence spectroscopy.