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Patrick SC, Hein R, Beer PD, Davis JJ. Non-faradaic capacitive cation sensing under flow. Chem Sci 2024:d4sc05271d. [PMID: 39263657 PMCID: PMC11382808 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc05271d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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The ability to continually monitor target ion species in real-time is a highly sought-after endeavour in the field of host-guest chemistry, given its direct pertinence to medical and environmental applications. Developing methodologies which support sensitive and continuous ion sensing in aqueous media, however, remains a challenge. Herein, we present a versatile and facile, proof-of-concept electrochemical sensing methodology based on non-faradaic capacitance, which can be operated continuously with high temporal resolution (≈1.4 s), in conjunction with custom-designed integrated microfluidics. The potential of this method is demonstrated for cation sensing at a chemically simple benzo-15-crown-5-based molecular film (B15C5SAM) as a representative redox-inactive, receptive interface. Detection limits as low as 4 μM are obtained for Na+ by these entirely reagentless analyses, and are additionally characterised by exceptional baseline stabilities that are able to support continuous sensing over multiple days. The platform performs well in artificial sweat across physiologically relevant spans of sodium concentration, and provides meaningful dose-dependent responses in freshwater samples. Finally, the high assay temporal resolution affords an ability to resolve both the kinetics of binding (association/dissociation) and notably characteristic fingerprints for different alkali metals which may be diagnostic of different interfacial ion binding modes.
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- Sophie C Patrick
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QZ UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QZ UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QZ UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QZ UK
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Kim N, Jeyaraj VS, Elbert J, Seo SJ, Mironenko AV, Su X. Redox-Responsive Halogen Bonding as a Highly Selective Interaction for Electrochemical Separations. JACS AU 2024; 4:2523-2538. [PMID: 39055153 PMCID: PMC11267542 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.4c00265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Leveraging specific noncovalent interactions can broaden the mechanims for selective electrochemical separations beyond solely electrostatic interactions. Here, we explore redox-responsive halogen bonding (XB) for selective electrosorption in nonaqueous media, by taking advantage of directional interactions of XB alongisde a cooperative and synergistic ferrocene redox-center. We designed and evaluated a new redox-active XB donor polymer, poly(5-iodo-4-ferrocenyl-1-(4-vinylbenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole) (P(FcTS-I)), for the electrochemically switchable binding and release of target organic and inorganic ions at a heterogeneous interface. Under applied potential, the oxidized ferrocene amplifies the halogen binding site, leading to significantly enhanced uptake and selectivity towards key inorganic and organic species, including chloride, bisulfate, and benzenesulfonate, compared to the open-circuit potential or the hydrogen bonding donor analog. Density functional theory calculations, as well as spectroscopic analysis, offer mechanistic insight into the degree of amplification of σ-holes at a molecular level, with selectivity modulated by charge transfer and dispersion interactions. Our work highlights the potential of XB in selective electrosorption by uniquely leveraging noncovalent interactions for redox-mediated electrochemical separations.
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- Nayeong Kim
- Department of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering, University of
Illinois Urbana−Champaign, 600 S Mathews Ave., Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Department of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering, University of
Illinois Urbana−Champaign, 600 S Mathews Ave., Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Department of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering, University of
Illinois Urbana−Champaign, 600 S Mathews Ave., Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Department of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering, University of
Illinois Urbana−Champaign, 600 S Mathews Ave., Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Department of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering, University of
Illinois Urbana−Champaign, 600 S Mathews Ave., Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Department of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering, University of
Illinois Urbana−Champaign, 600 S Mathews Ave., Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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Al-Saidi HM, Khan S. Recent Advances in Thiourea Based Colorimetric and Fluorescent Chemosensors for Detection of Anions and Neutral Analytes: A Review. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2024; 54:93-109. [PMID: 35417281 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2022.2063017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Thioureas and their derivatives are organosulfur compounds having excellent biological and non-biological applications. These compounds contain S- and N-, which are nucleophilic and allow for establishing inter-and intramolecular hydrogen bonding. These characteristics make thiourea moiety a very important chemosensor to detect various environmental pollutants. This article covers a broad range of thioureas and their derivatives that are used for highly sensitive, selective, and simple fluorimetric (turn-off and turn-on), and colorimetric chemosensors for the detection and determination of different types of anions, such as CN-, AcO-, F-, ClO- and citrate ions, etc., and neutral analytes such as ATP, DCP, and Amlodipine, etc., in biological, environmental, and agriculture samples. Further, the sensing performances of thioureas-based chemosensors have been compared and discussed, which could help the readers for the future design of organic fluorescent and colorimetric sensors to detect anions and neutral analytes. We hope this study will support the new thoughts to design highly efficient, selective, and sensitive chemosensors to detect different analytes in biological, environmental, and agricultural samples.
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- Hamed M Al-Saidi
- Department of Chemistry, University College in Al-Jamoum, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Shukla R, Sen A. Hydrogen- and halogen-bonding-directed trimeric supramolecular motifs in dihalogenated 1,2,4-triazoles. ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION B, STRUCTURAL SCIENCE, CRYSTAL ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS 2024; 80:163-170. [PMID: 38682692 DOI: 10.1107/s2052520624002427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Hydrogen-bonding and halogen-bonding interactions are important noncovalent interactions that play a significant role in the crystal structure of organic molecules. An in-depth analysis is given of the crystal packing of two previously reported crystal structures of dihalogenated 1,2,4-triazole derivatives, namely 3,5-dichloro-1H-1,2,4-triazole and 3,5-dibromo-1H-1,2,4-triazole. This work provides insights into the complex interplay of hydrogen-bonding and halogen-bonding interactions resulting in the formation of multiple trimeric motifs in the crystal structure of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives. Analysis of the crystal packing of these isostructural crystal structures revealed that the molecular arrangement in these molecules is primarily stabilized by the formation of different trimeric motifs stabilized by N-H...N hydrogen bonds, N-H...X (X = Cl/Br) halogen bonds and C-X...X halogen-bonding interactions. Computational studies further revealed that all these trimers are energetically stable. A crystallographic database search further reveals that while the cyclic trimers reported in this study are present in other molecules, structures analyzed in this study are the sole instances where all are present simultaneously.
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- Rahul Shukla
- Department of Chemistry (NCI Laboratory), School of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530045, India
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- Department of Chemistry (CMDD Laboratory), School of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530045, India
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Malecka-Baturo K, Daniels M, Dehaen W, Radecka H, Radecki J, Grabowska I. Voltammetric Sensing of Chloride Based on a Redox-Active Complex: A Terpyridine-Co(II)-Dipyrromethene Functionalized Anion Receptor Deposited on a Gold Electrode. Molecules 2024; 29:2102. [PMID: 38731593 PMCID: PMC11085611 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29092102] [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: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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A redox-active complex containing Co(II) connected to a terpyridine (TPY) and dipyrromethene functionalized anion receptor (DPM-AR) was created on a gold electrode surface. This host-guest supramolecular system based on a redox-active layer was used for voltammetric detection of chloride anions in aqueous solutions. The sensing mechanism was based on the changes in the redox activity of the complex observed upon binding of the anion to the receptor. The electron transfer coefficient (α) and electron transfer rate constant (k0) for the modified gold electrodes were calculated based on Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) experiments results. On the other hand, the sensing abilities were examined using Square Wave Voltammetry (SWV). More importantly, the anion receptor was selective to chloride, resulting in the highest change in Co(II) current intensity and allowing to distinguish chloride, sulfate and bromide. The proposed system displayed the highest sensitivity to Cl- with a limit of detection of 0.50 fM. The order of selectivity was: Cl- > SO42- > Br-, which was confirmed by the binding constants (K) and reaction coupling efficiencies (RCE).
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- Kamila Malecka-Baturo
- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima Street 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.M.-B.); (H.R.)
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- Sustainable Chemistry for Metals and Molecules, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Leuven Chem&Tech, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium (W.D.)
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- Sustainable Chemistry for Metals and Molecules, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Leuven Chem&Tech, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium (W.D.)
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima Street 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.M.-B.); (H.R.)
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima Street 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.M.-B.); (H.R.)
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima Street 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.M.-B.); (H.R.)
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Patrick SC, Beer PD, Davis JJ. Solvent effects in anion recognition. Nat Rev Chem 2024; 8:256-276. [PMID: 38448686 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-024-00584-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Anion recognition is pertinent to a range of environmental, medicinal and industrial applications. Recent progress in the field has relied on advances in synthetic host design to afford a broad range of potent recognition motifs and novel supramolecular structures capable of effective binding both in solution and at derived molecular films. However, performance in aqueous media remains a critical challenge. Understanding the effects of bulk and local solvent on anion recognition by host scaffolds is imperative if effective and selective detection in real-world media is to be viable. This Review seeks to provide a framework within which these effects can be considered both experimentally and theoretically. We highlight proposed models for solvation effects on anion binding and discuss approaches to retain strong anion binding in highly competitive (polar) solvents. The synthetic design principles for exploiting the aforementioned solvent effects are explored.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Taylor AJ, Hein R, Patrick SC, Davis JJ, Beer PD. Anion Sensing through Redox-Modulated Fluorescent Halogen Bonding and Hydrogen Bonding Hosts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202315959. [PMID: 38063409 PMCID: PMC10952190 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315959] [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: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Anion sensing via either optical or electrochemical readouts has separately received enormous attention, however, a judicious combination of the advantages of both modalities remains unexplored. Toward this goal, we herein disclose a series of novel, redox-active, fluorescent, halogen bonding (XB) and hydrogen bonding (HB) BODIPY-based anion sensors, wherein the introduction of a ferrocene motif induces remarkable changes in the fluorescence response. Extensive fluorescence anion titration, lifetime and electrochemical studies reveal anion binding-induced emission modulation through intramolecular photoinduced electron transfer (PET), the magnitude of which is dependent on the nature of both the XB/HB donor and anion. Impressively, the XB sensor outperformed its HB congener in terms of anion binding strength and fluorescence switching magnitude, displaying significant fluorescence turn-OFF upon anion binding. In contrast, redox-inactive control receptors display a turn-ON response, highlighting the pronounced impact of the introduction of the redox-active ferrocene on the optical sensing performance. Additionally, the redox-active ferrocene motif also serves as an electrochemical reporter group, enabling voltammetric anion sensing in competitive solvents. The combined advantages of both sensing modalities were further exploited in a novel, proof-of-principle, fluorescence spectroelectrochemical anion sensing approach, enabling simultaneous and sensitive read out of optical and electrochemical responses in multiple oxidation states and at very low receptor concentration.
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- Andrew J. Taylor
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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Ramachandran M, Anandababu A, Al Souwaileh A, Anandan S. Selective turn-on sensing of adenosine diphosphate and phosphate anions by ruthenium (II) polypyridine anchored p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene platform. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 305:123483. [PMID: 37804708 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nucleoside polyphosphate (NPP) anions are important for enzymatic activity and should be monitored by scientists in industry and medicine. By elucidating enzyme kinetics and processes, it aids in the discovery of effective inhibitors and activators. Nucleoside polyphosphate (NPP) anions are used by kinases, GTPases, and glycosyltransferases (GTs). Phosphorylation of certain amino acid residues (Ser, Thr, and Tyr) on proteins requires the breakdown of ATP by protein kinases, which produces ADP. Protein kinases, breakdown of ATP, and NPP are the focus of oncology drug development because the aberrant control of kinase activity is a common cause of cancer. RESULTS However, a discriminative turn-on fluorescent property is exhibited by non-fluorescent p-tertbutylcalix[4]arene modified 1,2,3-triazole containing bis-ruthenium polypyridyl complex (RL) upon the addition of phosphate anions such as (dihydrogen pyrophosphate (H2P2O72-) and dihydrogen phosphate (H2PO4-)) in CH3CN solvent and Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) in CH3CN/HEPES (pH = 7.4) buffer (9/1, v/v). The probe RL shows a better-recognizing ability with pyrophosphate anion (H2P2O72-) than dihydrogen phosphate anion (H2PO4-). With H2P2O72- and H2PO4- anions, the RL detection limit was calculated to be as low as 83 nM and 198 nM, respectively. SIGNIFICANCE The calix[4]arene macrocycle's excellent size and binding cone conformation make it a good host-guest interface for the pyrophosphate anion and ADP. The bis-ruthenium polypyridyl complex's connection to the p-tertbutyl calix[4]arene moiety creates the ADP selectivity turn-on sensor. When moving from mono-nuclear to bi-nuclear ruthenium complex anchored on p-tertbutyl calix[4]arene, the probe can differentiate ADP, ATP, and AMP. Furthermore, this platform is a great resource for creating devices to simultaneously assess phosphate anions in environmental samples.
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- Mohanraj Ramachandran
- Nanomaterials & Solar Energy Conversion Lab, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 620015, India
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- Nanomaterials & Solar Energy Conversion Lab, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 620015, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanomaterials & Solar Energy Conversion Lab, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 620015, India.
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Bąk KM, Patrick SC, Li X, Beer PD, Davis JJ. Engineered Binding Microenvironments in Halogen Bonding Polymers for Enhanced Anion Sensing. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202300867. [PMID: 36749115 PMCID: PMC10946961 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202300867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Mimicking Nature's polymeric protein architectures by designing hosts with binding cavities screened from bulk solvent is a promising approach to achieving anion recognition in competitive media. Accomplishing this, however, can be synthetically demanding. Herein we present a synthetically tractable approach, by directly incorporating potent supramolecular anion-receptive motifs into a polymeric scaffold, tuneable through a judicious selection of the co-monomer. A comprehensive analysis of anion recognition and sensing is demonstrated with redox-active, halogen bonding polymeric hosts. Notably, the polymeric hosts consistently outperform their monomeric analogues, with especially large halide binding enhancements of ca. 50-fold observed in aqueous-organic solvent mixtures. These binding enhancements are rationalised by the generation and presentation of low dielectric constant binding microenvironments from which there is appreciable solvent exclusion.
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- Krzysztof M. Bąk
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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Ourari A, Aggoun D, Karce HE, Berenguer R, Morallon E, Lanez T, Ouennoughi Y. Electrochemistry and study of indirect electrocatalytic properties of a novel organometallic Schiff base nickel(II) complex. J Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2022.122441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hein R, Beer PD. Halogen bonding and chalcogen bonding mediated sensing. Chem Sci 2022; 13:7098-7125. [PMID: 35799814 PMCID: PMC9214886 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc01800d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Sigma-hole interactions, in particular halogen bonding (XB) and chalcogen bonding (ChB), have become indispensable tools in supramolecular chemistry, with wide-ranging applications in crystal engineering, catalysis and materials chemistry as well as anion recognition, transport and sensing. The latter has very rapidly developed in recent years and is becoming a mature research area in its own right. This can be attributed to the numerous advantages sigma-hole interactions imbue in sensor design, in particular high degrees of selectivity, sensitivity and the capability for sensing in aqueous media. Herein, we provide the first detailed overview of all developments in the field of XB and ChB mediated sensing, in particular the detection of anions but also neutral (gaseous) Lewis bases. This includes a wide range of optical colorimetric and luminescent sensors as well as an array of electrochemical sensors, most notably redox-active host systems. In addition, we discuss a range of other sensor designs, including capacitive sensors and chemiresistors, and provide a detailed overview and outlook for future fundamental developments in the field. Importantly the sensing concepts and methodologies described herein for the XB and ChB mediated sensing of anions, are generically applicable for the development of supramolecular receptors and sensors in general, including those for cations and neutral molecules employing a wide array of non-covalent interactions. As such we believe this review to be a useful guide to both the supramolecular and general chemistry community with interests in the fields of host-guest recognition and small molecule sensing. Moreover, we also highlight the need for a broader integration of supramolecular chemistry, analytical chemistry, synthetic chemistry and materials science in the development of the next generation of potent sensors.
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- Robert Hein
- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford Mansfield Road Oxford OX1 3TA UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford Mansfield Road Oxford OX1 3TA UK
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Hein R, Docker A, Davis JJ, Beer PD. Redox-Switchable Chalcogen Bonding for Anion Recognition and Sensing. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:8827-8836. [PMID: 35522996 PMCID: PMC9121379 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c02924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Inspired by the success of its related sigma-hole congener halogen bonding (XB), chalcogen bonding (ChB) is emerging as a powerful noncovalent interaction with a plethora of applications in supramolecular chemistry and beyond. Despite its increasing importance, the judicious modulation of ChB donor strength remains a formidable challenge. Herein, we present, for the first time, the reversible and large-scale modulation of ChB potency by electrochemical redox control. This is exemplified by both the switching-ON of anion recognition via ChB oxidative activation of a novel bis(ferrocenyltellurotriazole) anion host and switching-OFF reductive ChB deactivation of anion binding potency with a telluroviologen receptor. The direct linking of the redox-active center and ChB receptor donor sites enables strong coupling, which is reflected by up to a remarkable 3 orders of magnitude modulation of anion binding strength. This is demonstrated through large voltammetric perturbations of the respective receptor ferrocene and viologen redox couples, enabling, for the first time, ChB-mediated electrochemical anion sensing. The sensors not only display significant anion-binding-induced electrochemical responses in competitive aqueous-organic solvent systems but can compete with, or even outperform similar, highly potent XB and HB sensors. These observations serve to highlight a unique (redox) tunability of ChB and pave the way for further exploration of the reversible (redox) modulation of ChB in a wide range of applications, including anion sensors as well as molecular switches and machines.
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- Robert Hein
- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TA, U.K
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TA, U.K
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, U.K
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TA, U.K
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Hijazi H, Levillain E, Schöllhorn B, Fave C. Sensitive detection of halides and nitrate in organic and aqueous solvents via selective halogen bonding on TTF‐SAM modified platinum electrodes. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Hussein Hijazi
- Universite de Paris Faculte des Sciences Chemistry Paris FRANCE
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- Université d'Angers: Universite d'Angers chemistry FRANCE
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- University of Paris Sciences Faculty: Universite de Paris Faculte des Sciences Chemistry 15 rue Jean-Antoine de Baïf 75013 Paris FRANCE
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- Universite de Paris Faculte des Sciences chemistry FRANCE
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Sheppard SA, Bennett TLR, Long NJ. Development and Characterisation of Highly‐Conjugated Functionalised Ferrocenylene Macrocycles. Eur J Inorg Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.202200055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Imperial College of Science Dept. of Chemistry South Kensington SW7 2AZ London UNITED KINGDOM
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Khan A, Ahmed S, Sun BY, Chen YC, Chuang WT, Chan YH, Gupta D, Wu PW, Lin HC. Self-healable and anti-freezing ion conducting hydrogel-based artificial bioelectronic tongue sensing toward astringent and bitter tastes. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 198:113811. [PMID: 34823963 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
Abstract
Numerous efforts have been attempted to mimic human tongue since years. However, they still have limitations because of damages, temperature effects, detection ranges etc. Herein, a self-healable hydrogel-based artificial bioelectronic tongue (E-tongue) containing mucin as a secreted protein, sodium chloride as an ion transporting electrolyte, and chitosan/poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) as the main 3D structure holding hydrogel network is synthesized. This E-tongue is introduced to mimic astringent and bitter mouth feel based on cyclic voltammetry (CV) measurements subjected to target substances, which permits astringent tannic acid (TA) and bitter quinine sulfate (QS) to be detected over wide corresponding ranges of 29.3 mM-0.59 μM and 63.8 mM-6.38 μM with remarkable respective sensitivities of 0.2 and 0.12 wt%-1. Besides, the taste selectivity of this E-tongue is performed in the presence of various mixed-taste chemicals to show its high selective behavior toward bitter and astringent chemicals. The electrical self-healability is shown via CV responses to illustrate electrical recovery within a short time span. In addition, cytotoxicity tests using HeLa cells are performed, where a clear viability of ≥95% verified its biocompatibility. The anti-freezing sensing of E-tongue tastes at -5 °C also makes this work to be useful at sub-zero environments. Real time degrees of tastes are detected using beverages and fruits to confirm future potential applications in food taste detections and humanoid robots.
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- Amir Khan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400076, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan; Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.
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Chiral Ferrocenyl–Iodotriazoles and –Iodotriazoliums as Halogen Bond Donors. Synthesis, Solid State Analysis and Catalytic Properties. Eur J Inorg Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.202100927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Pal A, Karmakar M, Bhatta SR, Thakur A. A detailed insight into anion sensing based on intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) mechanism: A comprehensive review of the years 2016 to 2021. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Seah GEKK, Tan AYX, Neo ZH, Lim JYC, Goh SS. Halogen Bonding Ionophore for Potentiometric Iodide Sensing. Anal Chem 2021; 93:15543-15549. [PMID: 34767713 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c03719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Iodide (I-) is an essential micronutrient for thyroid function. Hence, rapid and portable sensing is important for I- quantification in food and biological samples. Herein, we report the first example of a halogen bonding (XB) tripodal ionophore (XB1) which is selective for the I- anion. NMR binding studies of XB1 and its H-triazole analog HB2 with I- demonstrated the dominant influence of XB interactions between the ionophore and the I- analyte. The phase boundary model was applied to formulate iodide-selective electrodes with the ionophore XB1. The optimal electrode exhibited a near-Nernstian response of -51.9 mV per decade within a large dynamic range (10-1 to 10-6 M) and notably anti-Hofmeister selectivity for I- over thiocyanate (SCN-), enabling the in situ determination of I- in complex samples. This work establishes XB as a viable supramolecular interaction in the potentiometric sensing of anions.
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- Georgina E K K Seah
- Institute of Material Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Research Entities, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Material Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Research Entities, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Material Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Research Entities, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Material Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Research Entities, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- Institute of Material Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Research Entities, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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Patrick SC, Hein R, Beer PD, Davis JJ. Continuous and Polarization-Tuned Redox Capacitive Anion Sensing at Electroactive Interfaces. J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:19199-19206. [PMID: 34730337 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c09743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Continuous, real-time ion sensing is of great value across various environmental and medical scenarios but remains underdeveloped. Herein, we demonstrate the potential of redox capacitance spectroscopy as a sensitive and highly adaptable ion sensing methodology, exemplified by the continuous flow sensing of anions at redox-active halogen bonding ferrocenylisophthalamide self-assembled monolayers. Upon anion binding, the redox distribution of the electroactive interface, and its associated redox capacitance, are reversibly modulated, providing a simple and direct sensory readout. Importantly, the redox capacitance can be monitored at a freely chosen, constant electrode polarization, providing a facile means of tuning both the sensor analytical performance and the anion binding affinity, by up to 1 order of magnitude. In surpassing standard voltammetric methods in terms of analytical performance and adaptability, these findings pave the way for the development of highly sensitive and uniquely tunable ion sensors. More generally, this methodology also serves as a powerful and unprecedented means of simultaneously modulating and monitoring the thermodynamics and kinetics of host-guest interactions at redox-active interfaces.
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- Sophie C Patrick
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, U.K
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, U.K
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, U.K
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, U.K
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Patrick SC, Hein R, Sharafeldin M, Li X, Beer PD, Davis JJ. Real-time Voltammetric Anion Sensing Under Flow*. Chemistry 2021; 27:17700-17706. [PMID: 34705312 PMCID: PMC9297856 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202103249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The development of real‐life applicable ion sensors, in particular those capable of repeat use and long‐term monitoring, remains a formidable challenge. Herein, we demonstrate, in a proof‐of‐concept, the real‐time voltammetric sensing of anions under continuous flow in a 3D‐printed microfluidic system. Electro‐active anion receptive halogen bonding (XB) and hydrogen bonding (HB) ferrocene‐isophthalamide‐(iodo)triazole films were employed as exemplary sensory interfaces. Upon exposure to anions, the cathodic perturbations of the ferrocene redox‐transducer are monitored by repeat square‐wave voltammetry (SWV) cycling and peak fitting of the voltammograms by a custom‐written MATLAB script. This enables the facile and automated data processing of thousands of SW scans and is associated with an over one order‐of‐magnitude improvement in limits of detection. In addition, this improved analysis enables tuning of the measurement parameters such that high temporal resolution can be achieved. More generally, this new flow methodology is extendable to a variety of other analytes, including cations, and presents an important step towards translation of voltammetric ion sensors from laboratory to real‐world applications.
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- Sophie C Patrick
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK
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Cheong Tse Y, Hein R, Mitchell EJ, Zhang Z, Beer PD. Halogen-Bonding Strapped Porphyrin BODIPY Rotaxanes for Dual Optical and Electrochemical Anion Sensing. Chemistry 2021; 27:14550-14559. [PMID: 34319624 PMCID: PMC8596797 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202102493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Anion receptors employing two distinct sensory mechanisms are rare. Herein, we report the first examples of halogen-bonding porphyrin BODIPY [2]rotaxanes capable of both fluorescent and redox electrochemical sensing of anions. 1 H NMR, UV/visible and electrochemical studies revealed rotaxane axle triazole group coordination to the zinc(II) metalloporphyrin-containing macrocycle component, serves to preorganise the rotaxane binding cavity and dramatically enhances anion binding affinities. Mechanically bonded, integrated-axle BODIPY and macrocycle strapped metalloporphyrin motifs enable the anion recognition event to be sensed by the significant quenching of the BODIPY fluorophore and cathodic perturbations of the metalloporphyrin P/P+. redox couple.
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- Yuen Cheong Tse
- Chemistry Research LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of Oxford12 Mansfield RoadOxfordOX1 3TAUK
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- Chemistry Research LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of Oxford12 Mansfield RoadOxfordOX1 3TAUK
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- Chemistry Research LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of Oxford12 Mansfield RoadOxfordOX1 3TAUK
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- Chemistry Research LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of Oxford12 Mansfield RoadOxfordOX1 3TAUK
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- Chemistry Research LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of Oxford12 Mansfield RoadOxfordOX1 3TAUK
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Patrick SC, Hein R, Docker A, Beer PD, Davis JJ. Solvent Effects in Halogen and Hydrogen Bonding Mediated Electrochemical Anion Sensing in Aqueous Solution and at Interfaces. Chemistry 2021; 27:10201-10209. [PMID: 33881781 PMCID: PMC8360193 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202101102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Sensing anionic species in competitive aqueous media is a well-recognised challenge to long-term applications across a multitude of fields. Herein, we report a comprehensive investigation of the electrochemical anion sensing performance of novel halogen bonding (XB) and hydrogen bonding (HB) bis-ferrocene-(iodo)triazole receptors in solution and at self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), in a range of increasingly competitive aqueous organic solvent media (ACN/H2 O). In solution, the XB sensor notably outperforms the HB sensor, with substantial anion recognition induced cathodic voltammetric responses of the ferrocene/ferrocenium redox couple persisting even in highly competitive aqueous solvent media of 20 % water content. The response to halides, in particular, shows a markedly lower sensitivity to increasing water content associated with a unique halide selectivity at unprecedented levels of solvent polarity. The HB sensor, in contrast, generally displayed a preference towards oxoanions. A significant surface-enhancement effect was observed for both XB/HB receptive films in all solvent systems, whereby the HB sensor generally displayed larger responses towards oxoanions than its halogen bonding analogue.
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- Sophie C. Patrick
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of OxfordSouth Parks RoadOxfordOX1 3QZUK
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