Fluorescent Detection of Phosphate Ion via a Tetranuclear Zinc Complex Supported by a Tetrakisquinoline Ligand and μ4-PO4 Core

A novel copper ion sensing fluorescent probe for fast detection of pyrophosphate and alkaline phosphatase

A Cu²⁺ sensing fluorescent probe is synthesized via a Mannich reaction and is applied in the fluorescence detection of pyrophosphate and alkaline phosphatase.

Synthesis and redox reactions of binuclear zinc(ii)–thiolate complexes with elemental sulfur

The synthesis, characterization and reactivity of a series of binuclear zinc(ii) complexes are described featuring the redox reaction of coordinated thiolates with elemental sulfur.

A zinc(II) coordination polymer based on a flexible bis(benzimidazole) ligand: synthesis, crystal structure and fluorescence study

A new one-dimensional Zn(II) coordination polymer, {[ZnCl2(BBM)]·CH3OH} n (2,2-(1,4-butanediyl)bis-1,3-benzimidazole [BBM]), has been obtained from the hydrothermal reaction of zinc chloride with the flexible bis-benzimidazole ligand BBM and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR and UV–vis spectra. Structural analysis has revealed that the BBM ligand connects the Zn(II) atoms to form a square-wave chain, which is further extended into supramolecular layers through hydrogen bonds and π···π stacking interactions. Solid-state fluorescence investigations showed that the Zn(II) coordination polymer has an emission peak at 381 nm upon excitation at 330 nm, which is attributed to ligand-centered luminescence. It is only slightly red shifted as compared to the ligand but partially quenched due to the strong π···π stacking interactions.

Quinoline- and isoquinoline-derived ligand design on TQEN (N,N,N′,N′-tetrakis(2-quinolylmethyl)ethylenediamine) platform for fluorescent sensing of specific metal ions and phosphate species

Utilizing the unique metal-binding and fluorescent properties of methoxy-substituted (iso)quinolines, varieties of fluorescent probes were developed from TQEN (N,N,N′,N′-tetrakis(2-quinolylmethyl)ethylenediamine) structure.

A cationic tetrahedral Zn(ii) cluster based on a new salicylamide imine multidentate ligand: synthesis, structure and fluorescence sensing study

We present here a monocationic Zn^II tetrahedral cluster which is extremely stable and exhibits highly sensitive and selective recognition of phosphates against other common anions in water containing media.

Selective separation of cadmium(ii) from zinc(ii) by a novel hydrophobic ionic liquid including an N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(2-methylpyridyl)-1,2-phenylenediamine-4-amido structure: a hard-soft donor combined method

A novel hydrophobic ionic liquid including an N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(2-methylpyridyl)-1,2-phenylenediamine-4-amido structure ((IL-1,2-tpbd)+NTf2-) was successfully synthesized. (IL-1,2-tpbd)+NTf2- combined one amido (O-hard donor) and four pyridine (N-soft donor) groups. Its Cd2+ and Zn2+ separation behavior in nitric acid solution was investigated as a function of the extraction time, effect of pH etc. by dissolving (IL-1,2-tpbd)+NTf2- in a room temperature ionic liquid, 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide ((C6mim)+NTf2-). The extraction kinetics were fairly fast and could reach equilibrium within 4 h. When pHeq ≥ 1.8, the extraction percentage of Cd2+ and Zn2+ remained constant and the maximum separation factor was calculated as 12.78 at pHeq = 3.1; when pHeq < 1.8, the extraction percentage of Cd2+ and Zn2+ decreased drastically due to the protonation of the pyridine groups. Complete stripping of the extracted Cd2+ and Zn2+ from the ionic liquid phase into an aqueous phase was successfully achieved under highly acidic conditions ([HNO3] = 2 M) without adding any other metal complex forming agents. The extraction mechanism was summarized as a cation exchange due to the independence of nitrate ions in the extraction process. Additionally, the results of the slope analysis and UV-vis titration revealed the formation of a 1 : 2 complex. Furthermore, (IL-1,2-tpbd)+NTf2- showed a higher preference for Cd2+ even under the interference of various co-existing metal ions.