Abstract
Highly selective and sensitive aqueous-phase detection of nitro explosive 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP) by a hydrolytically stable 3D luminescent metal-organic framework is reported. The compound senses TNP exclusively even in the presence of other nitro-compounds, with an unprecedented sensitivity in the MOF regime by means of strategic deployment of its free amine groups. Such an accurate sensing of TNP, widely recognized as a harmful environmental contaminant in water media, establishes this new strategic approach as one of the frontiers to tackle present-day security and health concerns in a real-time scenario.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 965-969 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Jan 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Amines
- Aqueous phase
- Explosives
- Metal-organic frameworks
- Sensors