Synthesis, Crystal Structures and Properties of Two-dimensional Complexes Constructed by Dicarboxylate and Bis(Imidazole) Co-ligands

The complexes {[Zn(1,3-bip)(3,5-pdc)]·2H2O}n and {[Cu(1,3-bip)(1,3-bdc)]·H2O}n, [1,3-bip=1,3-bis(imidazole)propane, 3,5-pdc=pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid, 1,3-bdc=isophthalic acid], have been synthesised under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterised. Their thermogravimetric and photoluminescence properties were also investigated.