Neste trabalho, foram estudadas as propriedades fotoquímica e/ou fotofísica de alguns compostos de coordenação de rênio(l) e ferro(I I). A irradiação dos complexos fac-[Re(CO)3(NN)(trans-L)]+, NN= 4,7-difenil-1,10- fenantrolina (ph2phen) ou 5-cloro-1,10-fenantrolina (Clphen) e L = 1,2-bis(4-piridil)etileno (bpe) ou 4-estirilpiridina (stpy), em acetonitrila ou em filme de poli(metacrilato de metila) (PMMA) resulta em variações espectrais condizentes com a fotoisomerização trans-cis do ligante coordenado. A determinação dos rendimentos quânticos para a fotorreação pela variação espectral resultou em valores aparentes, uma vez que o reagente e o fotoproduto absorvem na mesma região. Para a determinação do rendimento quântico real, Φreal, utilizou-se a técnica de 1H RMN, na qual os sinais do fotoproduto e do reagente são observados em regiões distintas com diferentes constantes de acoplamento. Os valores de Φreal obtidos para fac-[Re(CO)3h(NN)(trans-bpe)]+ (ph2phen: Φ313= 0,43 ± 0,03; Φ365= 0,44 ± 0,02; Φ404= 0,43 ± 0,02; Clphen: Φ313= 0,56 ± 0,03; Φ365= 0,55 ± 0,04; Φ404= 0,57 ± 0,06) são independentes do comprimento de onda de irradiação, indicando a existência de um único canal para a população do estado excitado 3ILtrans-bpe. Por outro lado, para fac-[Re(CO)3(NN)(trans-stpy)]+, os valores de Φreal sob irradiação a 404 nm são menores que os determinados para os demais comprimentos de onda de irradiação (ph2phen: Φ313= 0,60 ± 0,05; Φ365= 0,64 ± 0,09; Φ404= 0,42 ± 0,03; Clphen: Φ313= 0,52 ± 0,05; Φ365= 0,58 ± 0,02; Φ404= 0,41 ± 0,06), indicando que, a energias maiores, em que o Iigante absorve significativamente, deve existir a contribuição de outro canal para a população do estado excitado 3ILtrans-stpy. A eficiência do fotoprocesso foi avaliada por meio da substituição dos ligantes NN e/ou L, e a diferença nos valores de Φreal entre os complexos deve estar relacionada principalmente com as distintas eficiências de cruzamento intersistemas. o fotoprocesso altera as propriedades fotofísicas desses complexos. Os isômeros trans apresentam fraca ou nenhuma emissão a 298 K, enquanto os fotoprodutos, fac-[Re(CO)3(NN)(cis-L)]+, apresentam intensa luminescência dominada pelo estado excitado 3MLCTRe→NN, que é sensivel à rigidez do meio. A reatividade fotoquímica dos pentacianoferratos(II) [Fe(CN)5 (NN)]3-, NN= 2aminobenzilamina (aba), 2-aminobenzamida (ab), 2-(dimetilaminometil)-3-hidroxipiridina (dmampy), 2-aminometilpiridina (ampy), 2-aminoetilpiridina (aepy) ou 2-(2metilaminoetil) piridina (maepy), também foi investigada. A irradiação desses complexos resulta na fotossubstituição do CN-, a qual só pode ser detectada quando o ligante possui um segundo grupo coordenante nas proximidades da esfera de coordenação. Os rendimentos quânticos da fotossubstituição são dependentes do comprimento de onda de irradiação (Φ313= 0,13 ± 0,01; Φ334= 0,091 ± 0,001; Φ365= 0,056 ± 0,002; Φ404= 0,022 ± 0,002; Φ436= 0,015 ± 0,001, por exemplo, para NN = aba) e indicam a existência de canais distintos pelos quais a fotorreação ocorre ou as diferentes eficiências de cruzamento intersistema para a população do estado excitado reativo. A eficiência do fotoprocesso também depende do Iigante utilizado (λirr= 365 nm: Φaba= 0,056, Φab= 0,14, Φampy= 0,046, Φaepy= 0,066, Φmaepy= 0,069 e Φdmampy= 0,12). Na série das diaminas, o rendimento quântico é maior para [Fe(CN)5(ab)]3-, que possui dois sítios para ocorrer o fechamento do anel. Na série das aminopiridinas, observa-se a influência do comprimento da cadeia na eficiência do fechamento do anel. A presença de metilas ligadas ao nitrogênio alifático deve ter pouca ou nenhuma influência na eficiência do fotoprocesso. / The photochemical and/or photophysical properties of some coordination compounds of rhenium(l) and iron(II) were investigated. Photolyses of the fac-[Re(CO)3(NN)(trans-L)+ complexes, NN = 4,7-diphenyl-1, 10- phenanthroline (ph2phen) or 5-chloro-1,10-phenanthroline (Clphen), and L = 1,2-bis(4pyridyl) ethylene (bpe) or 4-styrylpyridine (stpy) in acetonitrile or in poly(methylmethacrilate) (PMMA) films led to spectral changes due to the trans-cis photoisomerization process of the coordinated ligand. Determination of quantum yields for the photoreaction from absorption spectral changes resulted in apparent values once the reactant and the photoproduct absorb in the same region. For the true quantum yields determination, Φtrue, the 1H NMR spectroscopy was employed since the signals of the photoproduct and the reactant are observed in distinct regions with different coupling constants. The Φtrue determined for fac-[Re(CO)3(NN)(trans-bpe)+ (ph2phen: Φ313= 0.43 ± 0.03; Φ365= 0.44 ± 0.02; Φ404= 0.43 ± 0.02; Clphen: Φ313= 0.56 ± 0.03; Φ365= 0.55 ± 0.04; &#404= 0.57 ± 0.06) are independent on the irradiation wavelength indicating only one pathway for the 3ILtrans-bpe excited state population. On the other hand, for fac-[Re(CO)3(NN)(trans-stpy)+ the Φtrue under 404 nm irradiation are lower than those determined for the others irradiation wavelengths (ph2phen: Φ313= 0.58 ± 0.04; Φ365= 0.64 ± 0.09; Φ404 =0.42 ± 0.04; Clphen: Φ313= 0.54 ± 0.02; Φ365= 0.58 ± 0.03; Φ404= 0.42 ± 0.06) which indicate that at higher energies, where the ligand absorbs significantly, there is another pathway that contributes to the 3ILtrans-stpy excited state population. The photoprocess efficiency was evaluated by changing the NN and/or L Iigands, and the differences between the Φtrue can be rationalized mainly in terms of distinct intersystem crossing efficiencies.The photoprocess changes the photophysical properties of these complexes. While the trans isomers exhibit week or no emission at 298 K, the photoproducts, fac-[Re(CO)3(NN)(cis-L)]+, exhibit intense emission driven by 3MLCTRe→NN excited state, which is sensitive to the medium rigidity. The photochemical reactivity of pentacyanoferrate(II) complexes [Fe(CN)5(NN)]3-, NN = 2-aminobenzilamine (aba), 2-aminobenzamide (ab), 2-(dimethylaminomethyl)-3hydroxypyridine (dmampy), 2-amonomethylpyridine (ampy), 2-aminoethylpyridine (aepy), or 2-(2-methylaminoethyl)pyridine (maepy), were also investigated. Irradiation of these complexes results in the CN- photosubstitution which is detected only when the ligand has an additional coordinating group available near the coordination sphere. The photosubstitution quantum yields are dependent on the irradiation wavelength (Φ313= 0.13 ± 0.01; Φ334= 0.091 ± 0.001; Φ365= 0.056 ± 0.002; Φ404= 0.022 ± 0.002; Φ436= 0.015 ± 0.001 for NN = aba), indicating the existence of distinct pathways in which the photoreaction takes place or the distinct population of the reactive excited state due to different intersystem crossing efficiencies. The efficiency of the photoprocess is also dependent on the Iigand (λIrr= 365 nm: Φaba= 0.056, Φab= 0.14, Φampy= 0.046, Φaepy= 0.066, Φmaepy= 0.069 e Φdmampy= 0.12). For the diamines complexes, the higher quantum yield is observed for [Fe(CN)5(ab)]3-, which exhibit two sites to occur the ring closure. For the aminopiridines, it is óbserved the importance of the chain length on the closure ring efficiency. And that the presence of methyl groups attached to the nitrogen has week or no influence on the photoprocess efficiency.

Foram preparados complexos de 2,2--sulfinildietanol (sde) com alguns percloratos e cloretos de metais bivalentes. Os percloratos apresentam a formula geral [M(sde) 2] (C10 4 ) 2 , em que M= Mn, Co, Ni, Cu e Zn, e [M(sde) 3] (C10 4 )2 , em que M= Co e Fe. São cristalinos e muito higroscópicos. Os diagramas de difração de raios-X sugerem que os dois complexos [M(sde) 3] (C10 4 ) 2 são isomorfos. Na série [M(sde)2 ] (C10 4 ) 2 , somente os compostos de cobalto e níquel deram diagramas semelhantes. Os espectros vibracionais são muito difíceis de interpretar. Conclusões inequívocas a respeito da posição da vibração de estiramento S = 0 não puderam ser obtidas. A análise dos espectros sugere que: a) os íons perclorato não se acham coordenados, b) ambos os grupos hidroxila do ligante estão coordenados ao metal nos complexos [M(sde) 2 ] (C10 4 ) 2 , e c) somente um grupo hidroxila está coordenado nos complexos [M(sde) 3 ] (C104)2. As condutâncias molares dos complexos em solução em nitrometano e acetonitrila indicam comportamento de eletrólitos 1:2. As massas moleculares aparentes dos complexos dissolvi dos em acetonitrila dependem da concentração. Isto pode ser explica do como resultante de uma ligeira dissociacão em soluções diluídas e da formação de pares iônicos em concentrações maiores. Os momentos magnéticos dos complexos estão dentro dos intervalos esperados para complexos octaédricos de spin alto. Os espectros eletrônicos dos complexos de ferro, cobalto e níquel são também característicos de espécies de spin alto com simetria Oh. A partir dos espectros de absorção eletrônica dos complexos de cobalto e níquel, foram calculados os parâmetros de campo ligante Dq e &#946;. 0 ligante 2,2- -sulfinildietanol fornece valores maiores de Dq do que os sulfóxidos e álcoois monodentados. Isto pode ser atribuído ao efeito quelato. Os valores de Dq dos complexos de cobalto indicam que o 2,2--sulfinildietanol atua como um ligante tridentado no complexo [Co(sde)<SUB2](C104 )2 e como bidentado no complexo [Co(sde)3] (C104)2. Foram também obtidos os complexos de cloretos apresentando as estequiometrias CoC12.2H20.sde, CoC12.sde e PdC12.sde. Os espectros de absorção no infravermelho indicam que o sde se liga pelo oxigênio nos complexos com CoC12 e pelo enxofre no complexo com PdC12. Uma estrutura binuclear com pontes de cloreto é sugerida para o complexo de paládio, com base em seu espectro infravermelho longínquo. A condutância molar deste composto em nitrometano e acetonitrila mostra que ele não é iônico. O comportamento dos complexos de cloreto de cobalto em solução em acetonitrila a tentativamente explicado com base na formação do ânion tetraédrico tetraclorocobaltato(II) e um cátion contendo cobalto(II) octaedricamente coordenado. / 2,2\' -sulfinyldiethanol (sde) complexes of some divalent metal perchlorates and chlorides were prepared. The perchlorates have the general formula [M(sde)2] (C104)2 , where M = Mn, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn, and [M(sde)3] (C104)2, where M = Co and Fe. They are crystalline and very hygroscopic. X- ray diffraction patterns suggest that the two complexes [M(sde)3] (C104)2 are isomorphous. In the [M(sde)2] (C104)2 series only cobalt and nickel compounds gave similar patterns.The vibrational spectra are very difficult to interpret. Unequivocal conclusions regarding the position of S = 0 stretching vibration could not be drawn. An analysis of the spectra does suggest that: a) the perchlorate ions are not coordinated, b) both ligand hydroxyl groups are coordinated to the metal in the [M(sde)2] (C104)2 complexes, and c) only one hydroxyl group is coordinated in the [M(sde)3] (C104)2 complexes.The molar conductance of the complexes in nitromethane and acetonitrile solutions indicate their behavior as 1:2 electrolytes. The apparent molecular weights of the complexes dissolved in acetonitrile depend upon the concentrations. This can be explained by a slight dissociation in dilute solutions and ion-pair formation in more concentrated ones. The magnetic moments of the complexes are within the range expected for high-spin octahedral complexes. The electronic spectra of the iron, cobalt and nickel complexes are also characteristic of high-spin species in Oh symmetry. From the electronic absorption spectra of cobalt and nickel complexes, the ligand field parameters, Dq and &#946; were calculated. The ligand 2,2- -sulfinyldiethanol gives larger Dq values than do monodentate sulfoxides or alcohols. This may be attributed to the chelate effect. The Dq values for the cobalt complexes indicate that 2,2--sulfinyldiethanol acts as a tridentate ligand in the [Co(sde)2] (C104)2 complex and as a bidentate one in the [Co(sde)3] (C104)2 complex. The chloro complexes having the stoichiometries CoC12 .2H20.sde, CoC12.sde, and PdC12 .sde were also obtained. Infrared spectra indicate that sde is oxygen-bonded in CoC12 complexes while it is sulphur-bonded in PdC12 complex. A chloro-bridged binuclear structure is suggested for the palladium complex, on the basis of its far infrared spectrum. The molar conductance of this compound in nitromethane and acetonitrile shows a non-ionic nature. The behavior of the cobalt chloride complexes in acetonitrile solution is tentatively explained on the basis of the formation of the tetrahedral tetrachlorocobaltate (II) ani , n and a cation containing octahedrally coordinated cobalt(II).

Nesta tese, estudou-se a química de uma série de complexos de rutênio(II) e ferro(II) com bases de Schiff N-heterocíclicas obtidas por reações de condensação da 1,3-diaminopropano (ou L-histidina) com 2-acetilpiridina (ou acetilpirazina). A reação do precursor RuCl3.3H2O com o ligante N,N\'-bis(7-metil-2-piridilmetileno)-1,3-diiminopropano (bapydip) e LiCl, em etanol, gerou o complexo de rutênio(II) trans-[RuCl2(bapydip)]. Os resultados de análise elementar e RMN 1H são coerentes com a fórmula proposta. Na presença de água, o trans-(RuCl2(bapydip)] converte-se espontânea e quantitativamente na espécie trans-(Ru(OH2)2(bapydip)]2+, a qual exibe eficiente atividade catalítica para a epoxidação do ciclo-hexeno na presença de iodosilbenzeno (PhlO). O novo complexo trans-(RuCl(NO)(bapydip)](PF6)2 foi obtido pela adição de quantidade estequiométrica de íons nitrito a uma solução ácida do trans[RuCl2(bapydip )]. Os resultados apresentados neste trabalho demonstram que o nitrosilo complexo de rutênio(II) é suscetível a reações de adição na presença de uma variedade de nucleófilos e que o potencial de redução do trans[RuCl(NO)(bapydip)](PF6)2 é biologicamente acessível. Ensaios fotoquímicos com o trans-[RuCl(NO)(bapydip)](PF6)2 indicam a formação das espécies NO e trans-[Ru(OH2)2(bapydip)]2+. A interação do Fe(ClO4)2.6H2O com as bases de Schiff leva à formação dos complexos de ferro(II) trans-[Fe(CH3CN)2(L)](ClO4)2 (L = bapydip, bapzdip) e [Fe(apyhist)2](ClO4)2. Estes compostos foram caracterizados pelas técnicas de análise elementar, voltametria cíclica, espectroscopia UV/Vis, Mõssbauer e RMN 1H. No espectro eletrônico dos compostos de ferro(II) observa-se duas bandas intensas na região de 520 e 620 nm atribuídas às transições de transferência de carga (MLCT). Os complexos de ferro(II) sofrem reações de substituição na presença de 2,2\'-bipiridina (bpy) gerando a espécie [Fe(bpy)3]2+, de acordo com um comportamento de pseudo-primeira ordem. A dependência das constantes de velocidade em relação a [bpy] sugere um caráter dissociativo para tais reações de substituição. Além disso, o complexo poli-imínico trans-[Fe(CH3CN)2(bapzdip)](ClO4)2 reage com cis-[Ru(bpy)2Cl2] gerando o composto trinuclear {(CH3CN)2Fe(bapzdip)[Ru(bpy)2Cl]2}(PF6)4, o qual foi caracterizado por espectroscopia eletrônica, RMN e voltametria cíclica. / The chemistry of a series of ruthenium(II) and iron(II) complexes with N-heterocyclic Schiff bases was studied. The Schiff bases investigated here were derived from the condensation of 1,3-diaminopropane (or L-histidine) and 2-acetylpyridine (or acetylpyrazine). The reaction of the precursor RuCl3.3H2O with N,N\'-bis(7-methyl-2-pyridylmethylene)-1,3-diiminopropane (bapydip) and LiCl in ethanol led to the trans-[RuCl2(bapydip)] complex. Elemental analysis and 1H NMR data were consistent with the proposed formula. ln the presence of water, trans[RuCl2(bapydip )] spontaneously and quantitatively convert into trans[Ru(OH2)2(bapydip)]2+; the last one exhibiting efficient activity for the epoxidation of cyclohexene in the presence of iodosobenzene (PhlO). The new complex trans-[RuCl(NO)(bapydip)](PF6)2 was prepared by the addition of stoichiometric amounts of nitrite ion to acidic solution of the trans[RuCl2(bapydip )]. The results presented in this work demonstrate that the nitrosyl complex of ruthenium(II) is susceptible to addition reactions in the presence of a variety of nucleophiles and that the reduction potential of trans[RuCl(NO)(bapydip )](PF6)2 is biologically accessible. Preliminary photolysis experiments with trans-[RuCl(NO)(bapydip)](PF6)2 indicate the formation of NO and trans-[Ru(OH2)2(bapydip)]2+ species as products. The reaction of Fe(ClO4)2.6H2O with Schiff bases gave the complexes trans-[Fe(CH3CN)2(L)](ClO4)2 (L = bapydip, bapzdip) and [Fe(apyhist)2](ClO4)2. These compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, cyclic voltammetry, UV/Vis, Mõssbauer and 1H NMR spectroscopy. The electronic spectra of iron(II) complexes exhibited two strong bands around 520 and 620 nm, assigned to charge-transfer transitions (MLCT). The iron(II) compounds underwent substitution reactions in the presence of 2,2\'-bipyridine (bpy) leading to the [Fe(bpy)3]2+ complex, according to a pseudo first order behavior. The strong dependence of the rate constants with respect to the [bpy] indicated a dissociative character for the substitution reactions. In addition, the polyimine complex trans-[Fe(CH3CN)2(bapzdip)](ClO4)2 reacts with cis[Ru(bpy)2Cl2] leading to the trinuclear compound {(CH3CN)2Fe(bapzdip)[Ru(bpy)2Cl]2}(PF6)4, which was characterized on the basis of electronic, NMR spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry.

Na busca por novos materiais doadores de óxido nítrico (NO), o presente trabalho descreve o desenvolvimento de um filme à base de amido de mandioca, no qual foi incorporado um nitrosilo complexo de rutênio, e o estudo da liberação de NO nesse material. O nitrosilo complexo trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)NO](BF4)3 (RuNOisn; isn = isonicotinamida) apresenta a propriedade de liberar NO de forma controlada, por meio de fotólise (&lambda;irr = 310-370 nm) e de redução química. A incorporação desse complexo em filmes de amido foi realizada em condições brandas, resultando em um novo material para o armazenamento e liberação de NO, designado como CSx-RuNOisn. Os ensaios espectroscópicos indicaram que a esfera de coordenação do complexo RuNOisn permaneceu inalterada durante a produção dos filmes. A exposição de CSx-RuNOisn à luz (&lambda;irr = 355 nm) levou à liberação de NO e provavelmente à formação do fotoproduto trans [RuIII(NH3)4isn(H2O)]3+ no filme. A reação desse aquocomplexo de rutênio(III) com solução aquosa contendo nitrito de sódio regenerou o complexo de partida, RuNOisn. A identificação e quantificação do NO liberado durante a fotólise foi efetuada por meio da reação com oximioglobina. Durante o tempo de irradiação de 17 minutos, foram liberados 5,02 &plusmn; 0,12 &mu;M de NO (10, 04 &plusmn; 0,24 nmol NO em 2 mL). Os ensaios de liberação de NO desencadeada por redução foram realizados utilizando-se L-cisteína como redutor. O fluxo de NO liberado a partir da reação com cisteína perdurou por mais de 7 horas, alcançando-se concentrações fisiologicamente relevantes, com fluxo médio de 1,9 pmol NO s-1 cm-2 de filme. Esse valor é comparável àquele produzido por células endoteliais, em que o fluxo de NO é de 1,67 pmol s-1 cm-2. Os resultados preliminares de degradação dos filmes in vivo sugerem que o material foi degradado pelo organismo em 30 dias. Todos os resultados alcançados sugerem que o filme CSx-RuNOisn é um candidato promissor para aplicações em meio biológico. Um novo complexo de rutênio contendo o ligante nitrosilsulfito (N(O)SO3 -) foi isolado, trans [Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)](X) (isn = isonicotinamida, X = PF6- ou SiPF6 2-), e a sua estrutura cristalina determinada por difração de raio-X. A síntese desse complexo foi realizada por meio da reação entre trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(NO)]3+ e íons sulfito (SO32-). O ataque nucleofílico do SO32- ocorreu no nitrogênio do ligante nitrosônio (NO) coordenado ao centro metálico de rutênio ([Ru-NO+]), originando o ligante O=N-SO3-: [RuNO+]3+ + SO32- &rarr;[Ru(N(O)SO3)]+. Observou-se que em meio aquoso, no intervalo de pH de 7,4 a 5,2 o complexo trans [Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)]+ é estável, e a velocidade de decomposição (labilização do ligante isn) variou de k = 0,86 a 3,07 × 10-5 s-1. Em soluções mais ácidas (tampão ácido acético/acetato pH 4,2, 3,9, ou 1,0 M ácido trifluoroacético) o complexo trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)]+ decompõe-se formando o respectivo nitrosilo complexo trans- [RuII(NH3)4(isn)NO+]3+. A reação do íon trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)]+ com íons hidróxido (OH-) dá origem ao respectivo nitro complexo trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(NO2)]+, que foi caracterizado por RMN de 15N e por espectroscopia eletrônica. As constantes de velocidade para essa reação são k = 6,16 &plusmn; 0,22 M-1 s-1 à T = 25oC, e k = 2,15 &plusmn; 0,07 M-1 s-1 à T = 15oC. A reação entre o nitrosilo complexo trans [RuII(NH3)4(isn)NO+]3+ e íons OH- também resulta na formação do nitro complexo trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(NO2)]+. Neste caso, a constante de velocidade foi estimada entre k = 47-58 M-1 s-1 à T = 25oC, e o valor obtido experimentalmente à T = 15oC foi de k = 10,53 &plusmn; 0,29 M-1 s-1. O espectro eletrônico do íon complexo trans [Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)]+ em meio aquoso apresentou uma banda larga com &lambda; max = 362 nm (&epsilon; &sim;6000 M-1 cm-1), atribuída por cálculos teóricos às seguintes transições: transferência de carga do metal para o ligante (TCML) Ru &rarr; N(O)SO3 e Ru &rarr; isn, e também d &rarr; d. Os ensaios preliminares de fotólise (&lambda; irrad = 355 nm) do complexo trans[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)](PF6) em solução de tampão fosfato (pH 7,4) sugerem a formação das seguintes espécies nos intervalos iniciais de fotólise: i) NO, ii) SO3 &bull;-, e iii) isn (labilizado do complexo). O mecanismo para a formação desses produtos ainda está sob investigação. / Aiming the production of new nitric oxide releasing materials (NORM), this work reports the development of a cassava starch based film, in which a ruthenium nitrosyl complex was impregnated, and evaluate the NO release from this film. Ruthenium nitrosyl complex trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)NO](BF4)3 (RuNOisn; isn = isonicotinamide) is able to release NO in a controlled manner through both photolysis (&lambda;irr = 310-370 nm) and chemical reduction. The incorporation of such complex into the starch-based films was performed under mild conditions, yielding a new material able to store and release NO, abbreviated as CSx-RuNOisn. Spectroscopic analysis of CSx-RuNOisn indicated that the coordination sphere of RuNOisn remained intact during film production. Exposure of CSx-RuNOisn to long wave UV-light (&lambda;irr = 355 nm) leads to NO release and likely to the formation of the paramagnetic photoproduct trans-[RuIII(NH3)4isn(H2O)]3+ in the film. Reaction of this aquoruthenium(III) complex with aqueous nitrite regenerates RuNOisn in the film. Delivery of NO upon photolysis of CSx-RuNO isn was verified and quantified by trapping with oxymyoglobin. The calculated concentration of NO released from the film was 5.02 &plusmn; 0.12 &mu;M (10.04 &plusmn; 0.24 nmol NO in a 2 mL) after approximately 17 min of irradiation (500 laser pulses at 2 s intervals). Moreover, NO release upon chemical reduction was carried out using L-cysteine as a reductant. Cysteine-mediated NO delivery from CSx-RuNOisn persisted for more than 7 h, during which physiologically relevant NO concentrations were liberated (average flux of 1.9 pmol NO s-1 cm-2 of film). This value is comparable to that produced by endothelial cells (1.67 pmol s-1 cm-2). Preliminary results about the biodegradation of the films in vivo suggest that the films were completely absorbed by the organism in a period of 30 days. These results suggest that CSx-RuNOisn is a promising candidate for use in biological applications. A new nitrosylsulphito complex bearing the ligand (N(O)SO3-) was isolated, trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)](X) (isn = isonicotinamide, X = PF6- or SiPF6-), and its structure was determined by X-Ray crystallography. This complex was obtained by the reaction between trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(NO)]3+ and sulfite ions (SO32-). X-Ray results confirmed that the nucleophilic attack of the sulphite anion (SO32-) was on the nitrogen atom of the nitrosyl ligand (NO) coordinated to the ruthenium center ([Ru-NO+]), yielding the ligand O=N-SO3-: [RuNO+]3+ + SO32- &rarr; [Ru(N(O)SO3)]+. Complex trans- [Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)]+ is stable in aqueous solution from pH 7.4 to 5.2, and the decomposition rates (k) (due to the isn labilization) are in the range of k = 0.86-3.07 × 10-5 s-1. In more acidic conditions, (acetate buffer pH 4.2, 3.9, and trifluoroacetic acid solution 1.0 M) complex trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)]+ is converted into the respective nitrosyl trans-[RuII(NH3)4(isn)NO+]3+. Reaction of trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)]+ and hydroxide ions (OH-) yielded the nitro complex trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(NO2)]+, which was characterized by 15N NMR and electronic spectroscopy. Rate constants for such reaction are k = 6.16 &plusmn; 0.22 M-1 s-1 at 25oC, and k = 2.15 &plusmn; 0.07 M-1 s-1 at 15oC. In the case of complex trans-[RuII(NH3)4(isn)NO+]3+, its reaction with OH- also yield the nitro complex trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(NO2)]+. The estimated rate constant for such reaction was k = 46.9-57.6 M-1 s-1 at 25oC, and the experimental value obtained at 15oC was k = 10.53 &plusmn; 0.29 M-1 s-1. The ion complex trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)]+ showed an intense and broad band at 362 nm (&epsilon;&sim;6000 M-1 cm-1) in aqueous solutions, which was assigned by DFT calculations to the following transitions: metal to ligand charge transfer (MLCT) Ru&rarr;N(O)SO3 and Ru&rarr;isn, and d&rarr;d as well. Preliminary photolysis assays (&lambda;irrad = 355 nm) performed with complex trans-[Ru(NH3)4(isn)(N(O)SO3)](PF6) in phosphate buffer solution (pH 7,4) suggests that the following species have been formed (in the initial photolysis period): i) NO, ii) SO3&bull;-, and iii) isn (labilized). The whole mechanism to yield such products is still under investigation.

Die vorliegende Arbeit thematisiert Eisen(II)-Komplexe mit Spinübergangseigenschaften. Dafür wurden neue hexadentate Liganden auf Basis von N,N'-Bis(2,2'-bipyridin-6-ylmethyl)-2,2'-biphenylendiamin entwickelt. Die in Kapitel 3.1 vorgestellten Systeme variieren dabei in den jeweiligen Substituenten der 6,6‘-Positionen der Biphenyleinheit. Es wird der Einfluss dieser Gruppen auf die magnetischen Eigenschaften der resultierenden Komplexe gezeigt. Im darauffolgenden Kapitel 3.2 wird ein variiertes Ligandensystem vorgestellt, in welchem anstelle einfacher Substituenten Donorfunktionen eingeführt wurden, sodass ein symmetrischer dinuklearer Eisen(II)-Komplex zugänglich war. In diesem sind die beiden Spin Crossover (SCO) Zentren erstmalig durch eine Biphenyleinheit verbrückt. Die durchgeführten Untersuchungen geben Hinweise auf eine allostere Wechselwirkung. Weiterhin wurde der Ligand durch N-Methylierung in ein tertiäres Amin überführt und die entsprechenden Komplexe mit Fe(II), Co(II) und Zn(II) synthetisiert (Kapitel 3.3). Diese wurden strukturell und elektrochemisch untersucht und hinsichtlich ihrer Redoxeigenschaften und Magnetismus mit den Komplexen der sekundären Amine verglichen. Ebenfalls wurde das Grundgerüst des auf sekundären Aminen basierenden Liganden so variiert, dass der terminale Donor durch stickstoffhaltige Fünfringheterocyclen – anstelle von Pyridin – verkörpert wurde (Kapitel 3.4). So konnten Eisen(II)-SCO Komplexe erhalten werden, welche eine wesentlich niedrigere Übergangstemperatur aufwiesen und somit magnetische Untersuchungen im Festkörper sowie des Photomagnetismus ermöglichten. Schließlich wurden neue tridentate Amine (2-(6-R-Pyridin-2-yl)-1,10-phenanthrolin) und deren Eisen(II)-Komplexe synthetisiert (Kapitel 3.5). Für einige dieser Komplexe konnte bereits das Spin Crossover Verhalten in Lösung untersucht werden. / The present thesis addresses iron(II) complexes with spin transition properties. For this purpose new hexadentate ligands were developed on the basis of N,N’-bis(2,2’-bipyridine-6-ylmethyl)-2,2’-biphenylenediamine. The systems introduced in chapter 3.1 vary in respect to the substituents in the 6,6’-positions of the biphenyl unit. The influence of these varying moieties on the magnetic behavior of the resulting complexes is shown. In the following chapter 3.2 a tuned ligand system is introduced, in which the substituents are donor functions so that a symmetrical dinuclear iron(II) complex was feasible. In this the two Spin Crossover (SCO) centers are for the first time connected by a biphenyl core. The executed experiments give hints to an allosteric interaction in this dinuclear compound. Moreover the ligand was reacted by N-methylation yielding a tertiary amine and the corresponding complexes with Fe(II), Co(II) and Zn(II) were synthesized (chapter 3.3). Those were investigated structurally and electrochemically and were then compared with the complexes with secondary amines in respect to their redox and magnetic properties. The ligand motif based on secondary amines was also modified in a way that the terminal donor was represented by nitrogen based five-ring heterocycles instead of pyridine (chapter 3.4). So iron(II) SCO complexes were available which showed much lower thermal transition temperatures and thus magnetic investigations in the solid state as well as investigations on the photomagnetic properties became possible. Ultimately, novel tridentate amines (2-(6-R-pyridine-2-yl)-1,10-phenanthroline) and the corresponding iron(II) complexes were synthesized (chapter 3.5). For some of those complexes the spin transition could already be monitored in solution.

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Exploiting coordination bonding of aromatic carboxylic acids at metal surfaces, this thesis explores new directions in the design and application of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). The SAMs are investigated using a multi-technique approach comprising of a complementary combination of scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) spectroscopy. In addition, the X-ray standing wave technique (XSW) was used to characterise the substrates. The process of layer formation and the final structures of the SAMs are found to be strikingly dependent on the combination of molecule and substrate, which is discussed in terms of the intermolecular and molecule-substrate interactions, bonding geometries and symmetry of the organic molecules. This is illustrated by the dramatic difference between molecular adsorption on Ag and Cu for molecules such as biphenyl-3,4',5-tricarboxylic acid and biphenyl-4-acetic acid. In the case of self-assembly on Cu, the molecule-substrate interactions play a decisive role in the resulting SAM structure, whereas on Ag, the intermolecular interactions dominate over the weaker molecule-substrate binding. This exploration of the balance of interactions that lead to the formation of these SAM structures lays the foundation for a systematic design of the structures and properties of aromatic carboxylic acid based monolayers. Finally, different applications and properties of some SAMs were investigated, namely coordination of a Pd(II) complex to a pyridine/pyrazole terminated molecule adsorbed on Ag. Evidence of coordination of Pd(II) to single molecules was provided by STM, XPS and NEXAFS spectroscopy. Additionally, controlled STM tip induced modification of local areas of a 1,3,5-tris(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene SAM on Ag was performed, opening an exciting prospect for nanoscale molecular manipulation.

La présente thèse traite de la synthèse à température ambiante et pression atmosphérique de différents composés de coordination hybrides organique-inorganiques. La partie inorganique de ces composés est constituée d’éléments de transition de la première période 3dn divalents: cobalt, nickel et cuivre. Les ligands utilisés constituent la partie organique de ces composés. Les ligands employés sont l’acide-1H-imidazol-4-carboxilique (H2IMC) et l’acide-1H-imidazol-4,5-dicarboxílique (H3IMDC). La composante inorganique Mx+ est introduite dans le composé terminal en utilisant le précurseur métallique moléculaire M(hfac)2 (M = Cu2+, Co2+, Ni2+; hfac = 1,1,1,5,5,5- hexafluoro-2,4-pentanodione), précurseur utilisé afin d'obtenir un centre métallique acide facile à coordonner aux ligands imidazol carboxíliques dans des positions axiales. L’ensemble des composés a été caractérisé par l’étude des propriétés magnétiques, études thermogravimétriques et caractérisation structurale (résolution et affinement) sur échantillons pulvérulents. Dans la totalité des structures obtenues, le ligand imidazol carboxylique se lie à l’espèce métallique en positions équatoriales via l’élément azote du cycle et un élément oxygène du groupement carboxylique. Les mesures magnétiques montrent des déviations à la loi de Curie à basse température qui indiquent des phénomènes de coopération magnétique entre les centres métalliques. Ces centres métalliques ont été traités et modélisés en considérant, pour les composés contenant les éléments cuivre et nickel, un modèle de chaîne régulière qui a permis d’estimer la constante d’interéchange J. Pour les composés contenant l’élément cobalt, seule l’importante contribution orbitale (L≠ 0) à la propriété magnétique (état fontamental 4T1g en symétrie octaédrique) sans interaction inter espèces magnétiques a été prise en considération pour traiter les données. / This thesis work presents the synthesis at ambient temperature and pressure of different hybrids organic - inorganic coordination compounds. The inorganic portion is composed by transition elements from the first period 3dn divalent cobalt, nickel and copper. The selected ligands are the organic portion of these compounds, and there are the 1H-imidazol-4-carboxylic acid (H2IMC) and 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H3IMDC)2. The inorganic component Mx+ is introduced into the terminal compound by using the molecular metallic precursor M(hfac)2 (M=Cu2+, Co2+, Ni2+; hfac=1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanodione) used to obtain an acidic metal center that coordinates easily to imidazol carboxylic ligands in axial positions. All compounds were characterized by studying their magnetic properties, thermogravimetric analysis and structural characterization (resolution and refinement) on powdered samples. In all these compounds, the imidazole carboxylic ligand is linked to the central metal ion in equatorial position, by the nitrogen atom from the imidazole ring, and an oxygen atom from the carboxylic group. The magnetic measurements have revealed deviations at low temperatures to the Curie law, suggesting magnetic cooperation phenomena between the metallic centers. For the copper and nickel based compounds, the magnetic data was analyzed considering a regular chain model that has led to obtain the value of the exchange coupling constant J. For the cobalt based compounds the treatment has been different. Only the important orbital contribution (L≠ 0) to the magnetic propierties (fundamental state 4T1g for octahedral symmetry) without interaction between the metallic centers was taken into account for the data treatment. / La presente tesis trata de la síntesis a temperatura ambiente y presión atmosférica de diferentes compuestos de coordinación híbridos órgano-inorgánicos. La parte inorgánica de estos compuestos está constituida por los elementos de transición divalentes del primer período 3dn: cobalto, níquel y cobre. Los ligandos utilizados constituyen la parte orgánica de estos compuestos. Los ligandos empleados son el ácido-1H-imidazol-4-carboxílico (H2IMC) y el ácido-1H-imidazol-4,5-dicarboxílico (H3IMDC). La componente inorgánica Mx+ ha sido introducida en los compuestos terminales utilizando el precursor metálico molecular M(hfac)2 (M = Cu2+, Co2+, Ni2+; hfac = 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanodiona), precursor utilizado con el fin de obtener un centro metálico ácido fácil de ser coordinado por los ligandos imidazol carboxílicos en las posiciones axiales. El conjunto de los compuestos obtenidos ha sido caracterizado mediante el estudio de sus propiedades magnéticas, análisis termogravimétrico y caracterización estructural (resolución y afinamiento) sobre muestras pulverizadas. En la totalidad de la estructuras obtenidas, el ligando imidazol carboxílico se une al metal en posiciones ecuatoriales a través del átomo de nitrógeno del anillo imidazol y un átomo de oxígeno del grupo carboxílico. Las medidas magnéticas muestran desviaciones de la ley de Curie a baja temperatura que indican fenómenos de cooperación magnética entre los centros metálicos. Estos centros metálicos han sido tratados y modelados considerando para los compuestos de cobre y níquel, un modelo de cadena regular que ha permitido estimar el valor de la constante de intercambio J. Para los compuestos de cobalto, se ha considerado la importante contribución orbital (L≠ 0) a la propiedad magnética (estado fundamental 4T1g en simetría octaédrica) sin interacción entre las especies magnéticas para el tratamiento de los datos.

This thesis is focused on the study of boron coordination compounds, specifically boron pyrogallol and 2,3-dihydroxynaphthalene ligand complexes. In the introductory part of the work are discussed the properties of boron compounds, their preparation, the possibility of separation by capillary electrophoresis and methods of structural characterization. In the first part of the thesis, the methods of preparation of complexes are discussed and for each complex the optimal yield response is chosen. The resulting products were studied by low resolution mass spectrometry. In the second part of the thesis, structures of complexes, including their modeling in the Gaussian program, were described more precisely. Furthermore, the complexes were characterized by high resolution mass spectrometry. The complexes were also studied by 11 B, 1 H and 1 H COSY NMR and IR spectroscopy. The third part was devoted to the separation of these substances from the mixture after the reaction. CE-UV and CE-MS techniques were used for this purpose. To convert the results, the separation method was developed in ammonium formate buffers that are compatible with both instruments. The equilibration between complexes and ligands was also monitored by CE-UV. A special chapter is the study of pyrogallol autooxidation by UV-VIS and...

Metallpniktide und -chalkogenide erfahren zunehmend mehr Aufmerksamkeit in Chemie und Festkörperphysik. Dieses Interesse liegt unter anderem in der ungewöhnlichen Strukturchemie der Verbindungen begründet. In den Pniktogen(Pn)- bzw. Chalkogen(Q)-reichen Verbindungen dieser Systeme ist besonders häufig die Bildung der jeweiligen Oligo- oder Polyanionen bzw. Moleküle zu beobachten. Einerseits können die homoatomaren Pn–Pn- bzw. Q–Q-Bindungen zur Ausbildung niederdimensionaler Strukturmotive mit anisotropen Eigenschaften, wie bspw. Supraleitung und Metall-Halbleiter-Übergänge, führen; andererseits ergeben sich aus dem sterischen Raumanspruch der Struktureinheiten in Kombination mit den hohen Koordinationszahlen schwerer Übergangs- oder Actinoidmetalle komplexe Strukturen. Die Pn- bzw. Q-Atome treten häufig gemischtvalent auf, was zusammen mit den beschriebenen Strukturmerkmalen die enorme Variabilität und Anpassungsfähigkeit dieser Stoffsysteme widerspiegelt. Im Rahmen des ersten Teils der vorliegenden Dissertation wurde die potentielle Oligoanionenbildung in den bisher als quadratisch-planar beschriebenen Phosphidschichten von Actinoidphosphidtelluriden diskutiert. Über eine chemische Transportreaktion mit Iod ist es gelungen Kristalle des Uranphosphidtellurids UPTe und des verwandten, bisher unbekannten Diuranphosphidditelluridoxids U2PTe2O zu züchten und die Kristallstrukturen durch Einkristallröntgendiffraktometrie aufzuklären. Die Strukturen beider Verbindungen können durch eine Abfolge von [U2P2]- und [Te2]-Schichten, bzw. [U2P2]-, [U2O2]- und [Te2]-Schichten entlang [001] beschrieben werden. Die Phosphoratome in den [U2P2]-Abschnitten bilden eine Schicht parallel ausgerichteter P2-Anionen. Die Zusammenlagerung der Phosphoratome sowie die geordnete Ausrichtung der Hanteln bedingt eine Symmetriereduktion der ursprünglich tetragonal angenommenen Struktur mit fehlgeordneten Phosphoratomen hin zu einem Strukturmodell in der monoklinen Raumgruppe I11m. Bindungsanalysen im Realraum mit Hilfe des Elektronen-Lokalisierbarkeits-Indikator (ELI D) ergaben für UPTe in der monoklin verzerrten Struktur ein zusätzliches Doppelmaximum auf der gedachten Linie zwischen den Phosphoratomen P1 und P2, welches als homoatomare P–P-Bindungen interpretiert werden kann. Zudem konnte über eine Festkörpersynthese die ternäre Verbindung Thoriumphosphidtellurid ThPTe erhalten werden, deren Pulverröntgendaten ein zu UPTe analoges Strukturbild zeigt. Wenngleich die Fehlordnung in der Phosphorschicht von ThPTe experimentell nicht aufgelöst werden konnte, war es durch Raman-Spektroskopie möglich, die Existenz der P2 Hanteln sowohl in ThPTe als auch in UPTe zu belegen. Beide isotype Verbindungen können in ionischer Grenzschreibweise als A4+ + ½ P24– + Te2– (A = Th, U) formuliert werden. Im zweiten Teil der vorliegenden Dissertation wurde die vielfältige Strukturchemie neuer Selen-Halogenid-Komplexe des Iridiums insbesondere hinsichtlich ihrer Oligoselenidliganden sowie koordinativ gebundener Selenmoleküle dargelegt. Durch die Aktivierung von elementarem Iridium in Selentetrahalogenid-Schmelzen konnten erstmalig Verbindungen im System Ir–Se–Br dargestellt und die Strukturvielfalt im System Ir–Se–Cl signifikant erweitert werden. Die synthetisierten ein- bis achtkernigen Iridium(III)-Komplexe zeichnen sich durch eine bemerkenswerte Diversität ihrer Liganden aus, die von Halogenidionen, Selenmono- und Selendihalogenid-Einheiten über zyklische Selenmoleküle bis zu Oligoselenidketten reicht. Die variablen Verknüpfungsmoden dieser Liganden erweitern zusätzlich das Spektrum möglicher Komplexformen und -größen. Die kleinsten, dargestellten ternären Iridiumkomplexe a-fac-[IrBr3(SeBr2)3], m-fac-[IrBr3(SeBr2)3] und mer-[IrBr3(SeBr2)3] besitzen ausschließlich endständige Selendibromid- und Bromidliganden, die sich in ihrer Konfiguration unterscheiden. In den isotypen, zweikernigen Iridiumkomplexen [Se9(IrX3)2] (X = Cl, Br, Cl/Br) wird ein ungeladener, unter den Allotropen des Selens unbekannter Se9-Ring in Kronen-Konformation durch zwei IrX3-Moleküle stabilisiert. Der cyclo-Nonaselenligand ist der erste seiner Art, der mittels Röntgenbeugung am Einkristall charakterisiert werden konnte. Se9(IrCl1.66(1)Br1.34(1))2 repräsentiert zudem die erste quaternäre Verbindung in den Systemen M–Se–Cl–Br (M = Platinmetalle). Die ringförmigen, vier- und sechskernigen Komplexe [Ir4Se10Br16] sowie [Ir6Se8Cl30] und [Ir6Se6Cl30] zählen zu den größten Ringstrukturen unter den Chalkogen-Halogeniden der Platinmetalle. Ihre intramolekulare Verknüpfung wird unter anderem durch µ-verbrückende X–-Anionen und sehr seltene (SeX)–-Einheiten realisiert. Die verwandten [Ir6Se8Cl30]- und [Ir6Se6Cl30]-Ringe können als molekularer Ausschnitt der aus [IrCl6/2]-Oktaedern bestehenden Honigwabenstruktur von alpha-IrCl3 beschrieben werden. Die achtkernigen Iridiumkomplexe [Ir8Se28Br14] und [Ir8Se40Br10] bilden über die sechsfach-verbrückenden Se22–-Hanteln und die vierfach-verbrückenden Se42–-Ketten sehr große, ellipsoide Moleküle aus, die stark einem Ausschnitt aus der Netzwerkstruktur von Ir3Se8 ähneln. Beide Komplexe unterscheiden sich lediglich in ihren apikal koordinierenden Liganden: SeBr2-Einheiten im Fall von [Ir8Se28Br14] und ungeladene Heptaselenringe im Fall von [Ir8Se40Br10]. Die Se7-Moleküle repräsentieren ihrerseits die ersten cyclo-Heptaseleneinheiten in Boot-Konformation. An den [Ir8Se28Br14] Komplex koordinieren über Wasserstoffbrückenbindungen zusätzlich zwei Wassermoleküle. Die räumliche Anordnung der Moleküle im Festkörper von Ir8Se28Br14·2H2O stellt eine hervorragende Näherung der dichtesten Ellipsoidpackung dar.