SYNTHESIS OF [CO(BPY)(SCN)4]2+ COMPLEX AND ITS PHOTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN THE SOL-GEL MATRIX

Abstract

. Synthesis of [Co(bpy)(SCN) 4 ] 2+ complex carried and its photochemical properties studies explored in both organic solvent and tetraethoxysilane based sol-gel membrane. TEOS based sol-gel membrane shown suitable matrix and cobalt dye retain its photochemical properties inside the pores of membrane. Based on spectral changes in the sol-gel ma matrix, possible changes in molecular shape also discussed. Moreover, the sol-gel membrane confirm cobalt complex from photobleaching or degradation.