Four Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes with two kinds of terpyridines have been synthesized and characterized. All these complexes are six N coordinated with two terpyridines. 3-D networks have been formed with hydrogen bonds and pi-pi interactions. The luminescence properties have been studied and all these ligands and complexes can be used as luminescence materials. Four terpyridine coordination complexes, [Zn(meophtpy)(2)]center dot(ClO4)(2)center dot(H2O) (1), [Cd(meophtpy)(2)]center dot(ClO4)(2) (2), [Zn(nh2phtpy)(2)]center dot(ClO4)(2) (3), and [Cd(nh2phtpy)(2)]center dot(ClO4)(2) (4) (meophtp...
