This study presents the influence of molecular interaction and molecular ordering on the physicochemical properties and the excess values of the binary mixtures containing several alkanediols and a symmetric cyclic ketone (cyclopentanone) at 298.15 K and 101.3 kPa. Thus, experimental values of the permittivity, density, and refractive index were determined for the alkanediol−cyclopentanone systems over the entire range of mole fraction. A series of straight-chain primary alkanediols, each having two primary hydroxyl groups, were 1,2-ethanediol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,4-butanediol, and 1,5pentandiol. Meanwhile, the other alkanediols (1,2-propanediol and 1,3-butanediol) possesses both primary and secondary hydroxyl groups. The measured data were coherently analyzed by the conventional methods, leading to different excess values. The calculated excess quantities indicate the existence of hydrogen-bonding network in the studied systems. The excess values of relative permittivity, molar volume, and Kirkwood correlation factors were found to be negative for all of the binary mixtures, suggesting the formation of multimer structures, the reduction of the effective dipole moments, and the opposite alignment of dipoles in the mixtures. In order to support the experimental data, theoretical calculations were performed using density functional theory (DFT). The optimization of the structures were performed by the B3LYP/6-311G (d,p) DFT level.

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ZIF-8 and ZIF-67 containing various percentages of copper were successfully synthesized through a green in-situ thermal (IST) approach based on 2-methylimidazole (2-MIM) as the organic linker. The IST method has several advantages over previously reported studies, including solvent and additive-free reaction conditions, a mild reaction temperature, a single-step procedure, no activation requirements, and the use of the smallest precursor ratio (M/L). The high catalytic performance of Cu/ZIF-8 and Cu/ZIF-67 in click chemistry is attributed to their high specific surface area, excellent porosity, and structural stability. To achieve these features, a range of parameters—such as time, temperature, gas atmosphere, and precursor ratio—were optimized. Several characterization methods were used to confirm the features of the produced catalysts. Overall, the synthesis strategy for achieving the targeted ZIFs with unique features is “green” and does not require further activation or treatment to eliminate side products. This method has great potential for manufacturing metal-organic frameworks on a large scale. Moreover, water was used as a solvent during the click reaction, resulting in high yields and making this an attractive, green, and eco-friendly procedure.

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