Abstract
Hexaphenylbenzene based derivative 7 has been synthesized which formed spherical aggregates in mixed aqueous media. These aggregates exhibited an "on-on" response towards Zn2+ ions in aqueous media. Further, this sensing event was accompanied by the modulation of the self-assembly of aggregates from spherical structures to microrods in aqueous media. This in situ prepared 7-Zn2+ ensemble was utilized as a "not quenched" probe for the selective and sensitive detection of PPi ions in aqueous media. In addition, based upon the fluorescent signals of derivative 7 as outputs (λem = 450 and 370 nm) in the presence of chemical inputs (Zn2+ and PPi), we developed a combinatorial logic circuit with INHIBIT and AND gates.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4806-4813 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | New Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Funding
V. B. is thankful to SERB, New Delhi (ref. no. EMR/2014/000149), for financial support. S. P. is thankful to UGC (New Delhi) for a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). We are also thankful to UGC (New Delhi) for the "University with Potential for Excellence" (UPE) project.
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University Grants Committee | |
Science and Engineering Research Board | EMR/2014/000149 |