New Field for Inorganics and Polymer Composite Fabrication with Modulate Optical Band Gaps Based on Green Synthesized Metal Complex Using Low Cost Ligands Available in Drinking Tea Dyes" for publication in Discover Materials
Published in Chemistry, Materials, and Microbiology
Green synthesis routes for the design of functional polymer composites are
increasingly important for sustainable optoelectronic applications. In this work, a
chromium-based metal complex (CrMC) was synthesized using polyphenolic
ligands of black tea. The CrMC particles were incorporated into a poly(vinyl
alcohol) (PVA) matrix to tailor its optical and electronic properties. The main aim
of this study was to develop an eco-friendly polymer composite with a controllable
optical band gap using a low-cost, natural ligand source. The CrMC-doped PVA
films were fabricated via a solution casting method and the PVA composite films
were investigated using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV–Vis
spectroscopy, and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM),
alongside comprehensive optical and dielectric analyses. FTIR results confirmed
successful coordination between Cr³⁺ ions, tea-derived ligands, and PVA
functional groups, while FESEM images revealed homogeneous dispersion of the
metal complex within the polymer matrix. UV–Vis analysis showed a pronounced
red shift in the absorption edge with increasing CrMC content, leading to a
systematic reduction in the optical band gap from 5.90 eV for pristine PVA to 2.18
eV for PVACr3. Additional optical parameters, including absorption coefficient, skin depth, refractive index, dielectric loss, surface and volume energy loss
functions (SELF and VELF), and optical conductivity, demonstrated enhanced
photon absorption, increased electronic transitions, and improved charge
transport behavior in the doped films. Moreover, CrMC incorporation reduced
sheet resistance and thermal emissivity while significantly improving the figure of
merit (φ_film). Overall, this study demonstrates a sustainable and effective
strategy for engineering low-band-gap polymer composites using naturally
derived metal complexes, highlighting their strong potential for optoelectronic,
photonic, and energy-efficient coating applicationsNew Field for Inorganics and Polymer Composite Fabrication with Modulate Optical Band Gaps Based on Green Synthesized Metal Complex Using Low Cost Ligands Available in Drinking Tea Dyes
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at University of Raparin, Kurdistan, Iraq. I earned my BSc in Chemistry from the University of Sulaimani in 2006, followed by an MSc in Chemistry from Jamia Hamdard University in New Delhi, India, in 2013. I completed my PhD in Organic Synthesis, with a focus on biological activity and computational chemistry, at the University of Salahaddin-Erbil in Kurdistan, Iraq. My research expertise lies in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, polymers, Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), and Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), particularly in the micro- and nano-scales. I lead an active research group at the University of Raparin, where I supervise Master's and PhD students working on innovative projects in materials chemistry, sustainable energy, and medicinal applications. I have published several papers in reputable journals indexed by prominent publishers such as Springer Nature, Elsevier, and Wiley, with a focus on green energy and the medicinal applications of novel materials. My research aims to bridge fundamental chemistry with practical, real-world solutions, particularly in the development of environmentally friendly technologies and therapeutic agents.
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