The gap is the need for new antimicrobial agents
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The gap
The gap is the need for new antimicrobial agents to overcome bacterial resistance. The study addresses the gap by evaluating the antimicrobial activity of Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes.
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Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap and recommendations of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 5 journals.
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Supporting evidence — 7 representative gaps
- Crystal structure determination of an Fe II azo aldehyde complex [Fe(C 14 H 11 N 2 O 3 ) 2 (H 2 O) 2 ] by MicroED (2026) · Acta Crystallographica Section E Crystallographic Communications · doi
Further investigation of the properties and potential applications of azo-Schiff base hybrid ligands. Exploration of the use of MicroED method for the determination of crystal structures of other complexes.
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: further investigation properties potential applications azo-schiff base hybrid - Synthesis, characterization, computational and biological investigation of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde derived Schiff base ligand (2026) · Discover Chemistry · doi
There is a need to synthesize and characterize new Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes. There is a need to investigate the nonlinear optical properties and antibacterial activity of these complexes.
generalstated research gapKeywords: there need synthesize characterize new schiff base ligands - SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF N-(2-MORPHOLINOETHYL)-2-HYDROYL-3-METHOXYBENZALDIMINE SCHIFF BASE AND ITS Zn (II) METAL COMPLEX (2026) · Journal of Health Systems Research · doi
• Synthesis of the Schiff base complexes for antimicrobial purpose should be encouraged because the complex is potent and cost effective. • The growing of single crystals should be incorporated to elucidate the structures. • Cytotoxicity test should be carried out to ensure the safety use of the ligands and the complexes generated Figure 3: L 1H-NMR 27 | P a g e (JHSR); Journal of
generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5Keywords: complexes synthesis schiff base antimicrobial purpose encouraged complex potent cost effective growing single crystals incorporated - Synthesis, characterization and thermal study of the new Schiff base ligand derived from sulfonic acid with Cobalt, Nickel, Zinc and cadmium complexes (2026) · Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences · doi
The study identifies a gap in the knowledge of Schiff base interactions with metal ions. The research highlights the need for further investigation of the synthesis and characterization of Schiff base complexes.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap knowledge schiff base interactions metal - Synthesis, characterization and thermal study of the new Schiff base ligand derived from sulfonic acid with Cobalt, Nickel, Zinc and cadmium complexes (2026) · Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences · doi
Future research should focus on the synthesis and characterization of new Schiff base complexes with transition metals. The study of the applications of these complexes in various fields, including materials science, analytical chemistry, and environmental chemistry, is necessary.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: future research focus synthesis characterization new schiff base - Synthesis, Characterization of some Metallic Complexes and Exploring the Anticancer Activity of Au(III) Complex with Newly Ligand drived from xanthine compounds (2026) · Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences · doi
There is a need for new anticancer agents with high efficacy and low toxicity. The paper identifies a gap in the literature regarding the synthesis and characterization of Azo-Schiff ligands and their complexes.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: there need new anticancer agents high efficacy low - Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Schiff Base Ligands Derived from Ampicillin and their Metal (II) Complexes (2026) · FUDMA Journal of Sciences · doi
The gap is the need for new antimicrobial agents to overcome bacterial resistance. The study addresses the gap by evaluating the antimicrobial activity of Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: gap need new antimicrobial agents overcome bacterial resistance
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