Growth and characterization of L-Lysine adipate crystal

Nonlinear optical crystals of L-Lysine adipate were grown by liquid diffusion method at room temperature. The lattice parameters were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Fourier Transform Infrared and Raman spectral studies were carried out to confirm functional groups present in the crystal. Optical property of crystal was examined by UV-vis-NIR studies. Molecular structure of grown crystal was established using 1H NMR and 13C NMR studies. Thermal stability and decomposition were analyzed using Thermo Gravimetric and Differential Thermal analysis. Second harmonic generation efficiency of crystal was determined by Kurtz Perry powder technique.