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Chen H, Tang Z, Yang Y, Hao Y, Chen W. Recent Advances in Photoswitchable Fluorescent and Colorimetric Probes. Molecules 2024; 29:2521. [PMID: 38893396 PMCID: PMC11173890 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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In recent years, significant advancements have been made in the research of photoswitchable probes. These probes undergo reversible structural and electronic changes upon light exposure, thus exhibiting vast potential in molecular detection, biological imaging, material science, and information storage. Through precisely engineered molecular structures, the photoswitchable probes can toggle between "on" and "off" states at specific wavelengths, enabling highly sensitive and selective detection of targeted analytes. This review systematically presents photoswitchable fluorescent and colorimetric probes built on various molecular photoswitches, primarily focusing on the types involving photoswitching in their detection and/or signal response processes. It begins with an analysis of various molecular photoswitches, including their photophysical properties, photoisomerization and photochromic mechanisms, and fundamental design concepts for constructing photoswitchable probes. The article then elaborates on the applications of these probes in detecting diverse targets, including cations, anions, small molecules, and biomacromolecules. Finally, it offers perspectives on the current state and future development of photoswitchable probes. This review aims to provide a clear introduction for researchers in the field and guidance for the design and application of new, efficient fluorescent and colorimetric probes.
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- Hongjuan Chen
- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (H.C.); (Y.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (H.C.); (Y.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (H.C.); (Y.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (H.C.); (Y.Y.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China
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Liu JH, Tu T, Shen YL, Tu B, Qian DJ. Interfacial Self-Assembly of Organized Ultrathin Films of Tripodal Metal-Terpyridyl Coordination Polymers as Luminophores and Heterogeneous Catalysts for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:4777-4788. [PMID: 36947690 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Metal-directed interfacial self-assembly of well-defined coordination polymer (CP) ultrathin films can control the metal complex arrangement and distribution at the molecular level, providing a convenient route for the design and fabrication of novel opto-electrical devices and heterogeneous catalysts. Here, we report the assembly of two series of CP multilayers with the transition-metal ions of Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+ and Tb3+ as connectors and tripodal terpyridyl ligands of 4,4',4″-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyl)tris(1-(4-([2,2':6',2″-terpyridin]-4'-yl)benzyl)pyridin-1-ium) (TerPyTa) and 4,4',4″-(benzene-1,3,5-triyl)tris(1-(4-([2,2':6',2″-terpyridin]-4'-yl)benzyl)pyridin-1-ium) (TerPyBen) as linkers at the air-water interface. The as-prepared Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films display strong luminescence, with the emission wavelength and relative intensity dependent on both the metal ions and linkers; among them, the Zn-TerPyTa and Zn-TerPyBen CPs give off the strongest luminescent emission centered at about 370 nm with an emission lifetime of approximately 0.2-0.3 ns. The Tb-TerPyTa CPs can give off emission at approximately 490, 546, 586, and 622 nm, attributed to the 5D4 to 7F3-6 electron transitions of typical Tb3+ ions. Finally, these CP LB films can act as efficient heterogeneous photocatalysts for the CO2 reduction to selectively produce CO. The catalytic efficiency can be optimized by adjusting the experimental conditions (light sensitizer, electron donor, and water content) and CP composition (metal ion and ligand) with an excellent yield of up to 248.1 mmol g-1. In particular, it is revealed that, under the same conditions, the catalytic efficiency of the Fe-TerPyTa CP LB film is nearly 2 to 3 orders of magnitude higher than that of the other metalated complexes investigated in the homogeneous system. UV-vis spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry studies demonstrated that the dual active sites of Fe-terpyridine and TerPyTa units contribute to the enhanced catalytic activity. This work provides an effective method to introduce the earth-abundant metal complexes into CP films to construct efficient noble-metal-free photocatalysts for the CO2 reduction.
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- Jian-Hong Liu
- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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Wang HX, Wei CW, Wang XJ, Xiang HF, Yang XZ, Wu GL, Lin YW. A facile gelator based on phenylalanine derivative is capable of forming fluorescent Zn-metallohydrogel, detecting Zn 2+ in aqueous solutions and imaging Zn 2+ in living cells. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 250:119378. [PMID: 33401180 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.119378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Supramolecular hydrogels are attracting soft materials with potential applications. In this study, we synthesized a facile gelator (named 2-QF) based on phenylalanine derivative with a Quinoline group. 2-QF can assemble to form hydrogels at room temperature in different colors under low pH values. Moreover, 2-QF was triggered to form a yellow metallohydrogel (2-QF-Zn) at high pH by the coordination between 2-QF and Zn2+. 2-QF-Zn metallohydrogel showed excellent multi-stimuli responsiveness, especially the reversible "on-off" luminescence switching, as induced by base/acid. In addition, at a low concentration, 2-QF can selectively and visibly identify Zn2+ through fluorescence enhancement, and can detect Zn2+ at physiological pH as a chemosensor. Remarkably, 2-QF and 2-QF-Zn exhibited an excellent biocompatibility without cell cytotoxicity, and 2-QF is able to penetrate live HeLa cells and image intracellular Zn2+ by a turn-on fluorescent response, which makes it a potential candidate for biomedical applications.
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- Hai-Xia Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Lab of Protein Structure and Function, University of South China Medical School, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Lab of Protein Structure and Function, University of South China Medical School, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Lab of Protein Structure and Function, University of South China Medical School, Hengyang 421001, China.
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Mohamad NS, Zakaria NH, Daud N, Tan LL, Ta GC, Heng LY, Hassan NI. The Role of 8-Amidoquinoline Derivatives as Fluorescent Probes for Zinc Ion Determination. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:E311. [PMID: 33466407 PMCID: PMC7796522 DOI: 10.3390/s21010311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Mass-spectrometry-based and X-ray fluorescence-based techniques have allowed the study of the distribution of Zn2+ ions at extracellular and intracellular levels over the past few years. However, there are some issues during purification steps, sample preparation, suitability for quantification, and the instruments' availability. Therefore, work on fluorescent sensors based on 8-aminoquinoline as tools to detect Zn2+ ions in environmental and biological applications has been popular. Introducing various carboxamide groups into an 8-aminoquinoline molecule to create 8-amidoquinoline derivatives to improve water solubility and cell membrane permeability is also a recent trend. This review aims to present a general overview of the fluorophore 8-aminoquinoline and its derivatives as Zn2+ receptors for zinc sensor probes. Various fluorescent chemosensor designs based on 8-amidoquinoline and their effectiveness and potential as a recognition probe for zinc analysis were discussed. Based on this review, it can be concluded that derivatives of 8-amidoquinoline have vast potential as functional receptors for zinc ions primarily because of their fast reactivity, good selectivity, and bio-compatibility, especially for biological applications. To better understand the Zn2+ ion fluorophores' function, diversity of the coordination complex and geometries need further studies. This review provides information in elucidating, designing, and exploring new 8-amidoquinoline derivatives for future studies for the improvement of chemosensors that are selective and sensitive to Zn2+.
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- Nur Syamimi Mohamad
- Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative (SEADPRI-UKM), Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.S.M.); (L.L.T.); (G.C.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.H.Z.); (L.Y.H.)
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- Pusat GENIUS@Pintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative (SEADPRI-UKM), Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.S.M.); (L.L.T.); (G.C.T.)
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- Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative (SEADPRI-UKM), Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.S.M.); (L.L.T.); (G.C.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.H.Z.); (L.Y.H.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.H.Z.); (L.Y.H.)
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Peng S, Lv J, Liu G, Fan C, Pu S. A photochromic diarylethene-functionalized fluorescent probe for Cd2+ and Zn2+ detections. Tetrahedron 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2020.131618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Wu X, Zhang Z, Liu H, Pu S. A highly selective multi-responsive fluorescence sensor for Zn2+ based on a diarylethene with a 4,6-dimethylpyrimidine unit. RSC Adv 2020; 10:15547-15553. [PMID: 35495480 PMCID: PMC9052394 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra10907b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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A novel turn-on mode fluorescent diarylethene containing a 4,6-dimethylpyrimidine unit was developed to fluorescently sense Zn2+. Its multiple-responsive properties induced by Zn2+/EDTA and ultraviolet/visible light have been systematically studied. The fluorescence sensor could efficiently detect Zn2+ with a 10 times enhancement of emission intensity and fluorescence color change (dark-green). In addition, the sensor showed clear discrimination from Cd2+. The limit of detection of the sensor was measured to be 8.48 × 10−8 mol L−1 for Zn2+. Finally, a molecular logic circuit was fabricated with the emission at 528 nm as the output signal and light and chemical stimuli as input signals. A novel multi-responsive fluorescence sensor based on a diarylethene derivative with a 4,6-dimethylpyrimidine unit was developed for Zn2+ detection.![]()
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- Xiaoxiao Wu
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University
- Nanchang 330013
- PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University
- Nanchang 330013
- PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University
- Nanchang 330013
- PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University
- Nanchang 330013
- PR China
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Experimental cum theoretical study of cryptand derivative having high selectivity and sensitivity towards Zn ion. J Mol Struct 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.05.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Liu F, Fan C, Pu S. A new “turn-on” fluorescent chemosensor for Zn2+ based on a diarylethene derivative and its practical applications. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Lv J, Fu Y, Liu G, Fan C, Pu S. A turn-on fluorescence sensor for the highly selective detection of Al3+ based on diarylethene and its application on test strips. RSC Adv 2019; 9:10395-10404. [PMID: 35520894 PMCID: PMC9062525 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra00716d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A novel fluorescent sensor, 1O, based on photochromic diarylethene with a 2-hydroxybenzhydrazide unit was designed and synthesized and can be used to recognize Al3+ in methanol (2.0 × 10−5 mol L−1).
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- Junfei Lv
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University
- Nanchang 330013
- PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University
- Nanchang 330013
- PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University
- Nanchang 330013
- PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University
- Nanchang 330013
- PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University
- Nanchang 330013
- PR China
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Wang Z, Cui S, Qiu S, Zhang Z, Pu S. A highly sensitive fluorescent sensor for Zn 2+ based on diarylethene with an imidazole unit. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2018; 205:21-28. [PMID: 30007898 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2018.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Revised: 06/30/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A new sensitive sensor for Zn2+ based on diarylethene with an imidazole unit has been synthesized. Its photochromic and fluorescent behaviors have been systematically investigated by the stimulation of UV/vis lights and Zn2+ ion in THF solution. It displayed a dual-mode with a "turn on" fluorescence and color response to Zn2+. With the addition of Zn2+, the emission intensity enhanced 26-fold, accompanied by the fluorescent color changed from dark red to bright yellow. The 1:1 stoichiometry between the sensor and Zn2+ was verified by Job's plot and MS. The LOD for Zn2+ was determined to be 6.12 × 10-9 mol L-1. Furthermore, a logic circuit was designed by using the fluorescence at 578 nm as output and the combinational stimuli of UV/vis and Zn2+/EDTA as inputs.
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- Zhen Wang
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China.
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Cui S, Qiu S, Lu R, Pu S. A multi-functional fluorescent sensor for Zn2+ and HSO4− based on a new diarylethene derivative. Tetrahedron Lett 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2018.07.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Jiang W, Yang S, Lu W, Gao B, Xu L, Sun X, Jiang D, Xu HJ, Ma M, Cao F. A novel fluorescence “turn off-on” nano-sensor for detecting Cu2+ and Cysteine in living cells. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Zhang Z, Liu H, Pu S. A highly selective fluorescent chemosensor for Cu2+
based on a diarylethene with a 2,1,3-benzoxadiazole unit. J PHYS ORG CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/poc.3839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Zhihui Zhang
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry; Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University; Nanchang China
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Malthus SJ, Cameron SA, Brooker S. Improved Access to 1,8-Diformyl-carbazoles Leads to Metal-Free Carbazole-Based [2 + 2] Schiff Base Macrocycles with Strong Turn-On Fluorescence Sensing of Zinc(II) Ions. Inorg Chem 2018; 57:2480-2488. [PMID: 29442503 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.7b02763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Development of a new and high yielding synthetic route to 1,8-diformyl-carbazoles 3 (3a 3,6-di- tert-butyl substituted; 3b 3,6-unsubstituted) is reported. Use of a Heck coupling reaction, followed by ozonolysis, has greatly facilitated the preparation of these interesting head units in useful quantities. An initial foray into the new generations of Schiff base macrocycles that ready access to these head units (3) opens up, has led to the direct (i.e., metal-free) synthesis of two [2 + 2] macrocycles from 3a or 3b with 1,2-diaminoethane, H2LtBu (4a) and H2LH (4b), respectively, obtained as yellow powders in high yields (87-88%). The dizinc complex [Zn2LH(OAc)2] (5b) was isolated as a bright yellow solid in 83% yield, by 1:2:2 reaction of H2LH with zinc(II) acetate and triethylamine. Aldehydes 3a and 3b, macrocycle H2LH, and complex [Zn2LH(OAc)2] (5b) have been structurally characterized. The carbazole NH makes bifurcated hydrogen bonds with the pair of flanking 1,8-diformyl-moieties in 3, or 1,8-diimine-moieties in H2LH, leading to a flat, all- cis conformation. The stepped conformation of the metal-free macrocycle H2LH is retained in [Zn2LH(OAc)2], despite deprotonation and binding of two zinc(II) centers within the two tridentate pockets. The N3O2 coordination of the zinc ions is completed by one μ1,1- and one μ1,3- bridging acetate anion. Excitation of nanomolar [Zn2LH(OAc)2] in DMF at 335 nm results in clearly visible blue fluorescence (λmax = 460 nm). Further studies on the H2LH macrocycle revealed turn-on fluorescence, with selectivity (over Ca2+, Mg2+ and a range of 3d dications) and nanomolar sensitivity for zinc(II) ions, highlighting one of the many potential applications for these new carbazole-based Schiff base macrocycles.
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- Stuart J Malthus
- Department of Chemistry and the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology , University of Otago , P.O. Box 56 , Dunedin 9054 , New Zealand
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- Department of Chemistry and the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology , University of Otago , P.O. Box 56 , Dunedin 9054 , New Zealand
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- Department of Chemistry and the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology , University of Otago , P.O. Box 56 , Dunedin 9054 , New Zealand
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Sutar P, Maji TK. Coordination Polymer Gels with Modular Nanomorphologies, Tunable Emissions, and Stimuli-Responsive Behavior Based on an Amphiphilic Tripodal Gelator. Inorg Chem 2017; 56:9417-9425. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.7b01002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Papri Sutar
- Molecular Materials Laboratory, Chemistry
and Physics of Materials Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Banglore 560064, India
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- Molecular Materials Laboratory, Chemistry
and Physics of Materials Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Banglore 560064, India
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A fluorescent sensor for Al 3+ based on a photochromic diarylethene with a hydrazinobenzothiazole Schiff base unit. Tetrahedron Lett 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2017.02.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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