Multi-applications of new trinuclear Zr-SMI complex

Abstract

We report on the synthesis route and applications of new solid material Zirconium salicylate methylimidazole. Zirconium based complex was successfully synthesized by a cost-effective, simple stirring method on a hot water bath. The synthesized material arranged in layers with notable properties such as crystalline nature, highly homogeneous topology, and stable oxidation states at room temperature, and large surface area, and thermal stability. As-synthesized zirconium 3D H-bonded complex subjected to multiple applications since it has met desirable characteristics. Zr-SMI electrode has shown rare combination of pseudocapacitor-battery behavior. Supercapacity of 1165 mAhg−1 at 3 Ag−1 was achieved by the Zr-SMI electrode in basic electrolyte. Excellent electrochemical sensing response was found by the Zr-SMI electrode for an organic molecules such as Methylene blue (MB), and L-alanine analytes. In addition, Zr-SMI showed excellent catalytic property towards complete degradation of MB, Methyle orange (MO), and rhodium (RH) dyes. All these results implied the excellent electrochemical and catalytic behavior of Zr-SMI and proved as a promising material for multiple applications. © 2021 Elsevier B.V