Characterization of a New Hybrid Compound (C3H8N6)2ZnCl4·2Cl: X‑ray Structure, Hirshfeld Surface, Vibrational, Thermal Stability, Dielectric Relaxation, and Electrical Conductivity

[EN]A novel organic-inorganic material (C3H8N6)2ZnCl4.2Cl was synthesized via the slow evaporation approach and subjected to extensive characterization. Techniques involving X-ray diffraction, SEM/EDX, Hirshfeld surface examination, IR/ Raman spectroscopy, thermal behavior (TG/DTG/SDTA and DSC), ele...

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Autores: Zaghden, Sahar, Ben Attia, Hadhemi, S. M. Abdelbaky, mohammed, Oueslati, Abderrazek, García-Granda, Santiago, Dammaka, Mohamed
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
Repositorio:GREDOS. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Salamanca
OAI Identifier:oai:gredos.usal.es:10366/170009
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10366/170009
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Organic-Inorganic hybrid
Phase transition
Complex impedance
Proton conduction
Application domain
Electric and Dielectric analysis.
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Sumario:[EN]A novel organic-inorganic material (C3H8N6)2ZnCl4.2Cl was synthesized via the slow evaporation approach and subjected to extensive characterization. Techniques involving X-ray diffraction, SEM/EDX, Hirshfeld surface examination, IR/ Raman spectroscopy, thermal behavior (TG/DTG/SDTA and DSC), electric and dielectric studies were applied. Examination of the crystal structure reveals that the synthesized material adopts a monoclinic system, particularly belonging to the P21/c space group with unit cell parameters a= 11.7274(3) Å, b= 6.2155(2) Å, c= 25.7877(8) Å, β= 94.27(1)°, V= 1874.50(4) Å^3 and Z = 4. Purity confirmation was established via X-ray powder diffraction analysis. Composition verification was conducted using semi-quantitative EDXS analysis. The asymmetric unit comprises isolated tetrachlorozincate [ZnCl4]2- anions, two (C3H8N6)2+ organic cations, and two free chlorine atoms, forming a 0D anionic network. N-H⋯Cl and N-H⋯N hydrogen bonding combined to form a 2D hydrogen-bonded network maintaining crystal stability. Hirshfeld surface analysis elucidated intermolecular interactions, supported by 2D fingerprint plots. IR and Raman spectra analysis corroborated compound characteristics at room temperature. Thermal analysis revealed two phase transitions at 343 K and 358 K, consistent with dielectric studies. Impedance spectroscopy highlighted the compound's electrical properties, confirming thermal transitions. Conductivity studies exhibited Arrhenius behavior. Frequency-dependent dielectric constant variations and modulus studies underscored grain and grain boundary effects, confirming effective protonic conduction in the material.