Faujasite-type zeolites modified with iron perfluorophthalocyanines: Synthesis and characterization

The synthesis and characterization of hexadeca- or perfluorophthalocyanine complexes of iron(II) (FeF16Pc) in synthetic faujasite-type zeolites is reported. The encapsulation of FeF16Pc in NaY zeolite by the template synthesis method as well as the synthesis of NaX around FeF16Pc are discussed. A spectroscopic (UV—VIS, IR) and electrochemical analysis of the modified zeolites, providing evidence for encapsulation, is presented and compared with the unsubstituted FePc complex.