Reactivity and antimicrobial evaluation of Co(II)-N2O2 Schiff base complexes with N-Heterocycles: Spectroscopic and DFT analysis

Key Points

• Enhanced antimicrobial activity observed in Co(II) complexes against tested bacterial strains, indicating significant effectiveness.
• Spectroscopic analysis revealed the specific interactions between Co(II) complexes and N-heterocycles, confirming structural integrity.
• DFT analysis supported the reactivity predictions, demonstrating how molecular configurations influence antimicrobial performance.
• These findings highlight the potential for Co(II)-N2O2 Schiff base complexes in developing new antimicrobial agents with effective applications.