Synthesis and Characterization of Mercury Complex Derived from Trimesic Acid: Synthesis and Characterization of Mercury Complex

Javed Hussain Shah; Shahzad Sharif; Rashid Rehman; Anum Arooj

doi:10.54393/fbt.v3i03.57

Authors

Javed Hussain Shah Department of Chemistry, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
Shahzad Sharif Department of Chemistry, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
Rashid Rehman Department of Chemistry, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
Anum Arooj College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/fbt.v3i03.57

Keywords:

Atomic Force Microscopy, Cell Death, Microscopic Imaging, Trimesic Acid (TMA), Mercury Complex

Abstract

The effects of mercury complexes on human body and cells vary depending on the extent of exposure and their pharmacological form. Objectives: To characterize mercury complex and then investigate the effects on cellular interaction via cell death. Methods: The synthesis of the mercury complex was carried out, and its characterization was done by FTIR, elemental percentage and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). The complex was analyzed through atomic force microscopy (AFM) and by microscopy imaging its surface morphology and cellular interaction were also studied. Results: The presence of the mercury-complex results in cell death in concentration and time dependent manner. Conclusions: The synthesized mercury-complex has the ability to harm cells.

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