Synthesis, characterization and optical properties of novel N donor ligands-chelated zirconium(IV) complexes

► First report on coordination between a tetravalent metal(IV), zirconium salt, and btec acid was reported. ► Photoluminescence studies were shown both sharp band in UV-region and broad band in visible region. ► First report on electroluminescence studies of zirconium complexes which is shown electroplex emission.