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Bhatta RP, Agarwal A, Kachwal V, Raichure PC, Laskar IR. Enhanced TNT vapor sensing through a PMMA-mediated AIPE-active monocyclometalated iridium(III) complex: a leap towards real-time monitoring. Analyst 2024; 149:2445-2458. [PMID: 38506420 DOI: 10.1039/d3an02184j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Based on the explosive nature and harmful effects of nitro-based explosive materials on living beings and the environment, it is extremely important to develop luminescence-based probe molecules for their detection with excellent selectivity and sensitivity. Two AIPE (aggregation-induced phosphorescence emission)-active iridium(III) complexes (M1 and M2) were developed for the sensitive detection of TNT in both contact and non-contact modes. The aggregate solutions of both complexes (M1 and M2 in THF/H2O, 1/9 by volume) detected TNT at the pico-molar (pM) level. These complexes showed greatly enhanced emission intensity while embedded in a PMMA(polymethyl methacrylate) matrix film. The amplified quantum efficiency, improved phosphorescence lifetime, and enhanced porous network of M2-PMMA composite helps to improve the sesitivity of TNT vapor detection. Interestingly, the sensitivity of the detection of TNT by the M2 complex was significantly improved (5-fold) in a PMMA-incorporated complex (CP) with an observed limit of detection (LOD) of 12.8 ppb. From the BET analysis of CP, it was observed that the mesoporous network of CP has an average pore diameter of 8.52 nm and a surface area of 2.03 m2 g-1. The porous network of CP assists in trapping TNT vapor in a polymeric network containing an electron-rich probe (iridium(III) complex, M2), which helps to effectively trap TNT, thus enhancing electronic communication. As a result, significant emission quenching was observed.
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- Ram Prasad Bhatta
- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India.
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Desai V, Panchal M, Parikh J, Modi K, Vora M, Panjwani F, Jain VK. Fluorescence Quenching and the Chamber of Nitroaromatics: A Dinaphthoylated Oxacalix[4]arene's (DNOC) Adventure Captured through Computational and Experimental Study. J Fluoresc 2023:10.1007/s10895-023-03505-8. [PMID: 37995071 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-023-03505-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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This research presents the application of Dinaphthoylated Oxacalix[4]arene (DNOC) as a novel fluorescent receptor for the purpose of selectively detecting nitroaromatic compounds (NACs). The characterization of DNOC was conducted through the utilization of spectroscopic methods, including 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and ESI-MS. The receptor demonstrated significant selectivity in acetonitrile towards several nitroaromatic analytes, such as MNA, 2,4-DNT, 2,3-DNT, 1,3-DNB, 2,6-DNT, and 4-NT. This selectivity was validated by the measurement of emission spectra. The present study focuses on the examination of binding constants, employing Stern-Volmer analysis, as well as the determination of the lowest detection limit (3σ/Slope) and fluorescence quenching. These investigations aim to provide insights into the inclusion behavior of DNOC with each of the six analytes under fluorescence spectra investigation. Furthermore, the selectivity trend of the ligand DNOC for NAC detection is elucidated using Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations conducted using the Gaussian 09 software. The examination of energy gaps existing between molecular orbitals, namely the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO), provides a valuable understanding of electron-transfer processes and electronic interactions. Smaller energy gaps are indicative of heightened selectivity resulting from favorable electron-transfer processes, whereas bigger gaps suggest less selectivity attributable to weaker electronic contacts. This work integrates experimental and computational methodologies to provide a full understanding of the selective binding behavior of DNOC. As a result, DNOC emerges as a viable chemical sensor for detecting nitroaromatic explosives.
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- Vishv Desai
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Silver Oak Institute of Science, Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ganpat University, Kherva, 384012, Mehsana, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Humanities and Science, School of Engineering, Indrashil University, Mehsana, 382740, Gujarat, India.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, 382481, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India.
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Miranda AS, Marcos PM, Ascenso JR, Berberan-Santos MN, Cragg PJ, Schurhammer R, Gourlaouen C. Critical Analysis of Association Constants between Calixarenes and Nitroaromatic Compounds Obtained by Fluorescence. Implications for Explosives Sensing. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28073052. [PMID: 37049813 PMCID: PMC10096452 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28073052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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The binding behaviour of two ureido-hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene derivatives bearing naphthyl (1) and pyrenyl (2) fluorogenic units at the lower rim towards selected nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) was evaluated. Their affinity, or lack of it, was determined by UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence and NMR spectroscopy. Different computational methods were also used to further investigate any possible complexation between the calixarenes and the NACs. All the results show no significant interaction between calixarenes 1 and 2 and the NACs in either dichloromethane or acetonitrile solutions. Moreover, the fluorescence quenching observed is only apparent and merely results from the absorption of the NACs at the excitation wavelength (inner filter effect). This evidence is in stark contrast with reports in the literature for similar calixarenes. A naphthyl urea dihomooxacalix[4]arene (3) is also subject to the inner filter effect and is shown to form a stable complex with trinitrophenol; however, the equilibrium association constant is greatly overestimated if no correction is applied (9400 M-1 vs 3000 M-1), again stressing the importance of taking into account the inner filter effect in these systems.
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- Alexandre S Miranda
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Edifício C8, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
- IBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Edifício C8, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Complexo I, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- IBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- School of Applied Sciences, Huxley Building, University of Brighton, Brighton BN2 4GJ, UK
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- Laboratoire de Modélisation et Simulations Moléculaires, Université de Strasbourg, UMR 7140, F-67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Quantique, Université de Strasbourg, UMR 7177, F-67000 Strasbourg, France
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With the serendipitous discovery of crown ethers by Pedersen more than half a century ago and the subsequent introduction of host-guest chemistry and supramolecular chemistry by Cram and Lehn, respectively, followed by the design and synthesis of wholly synthetic cyclophanes-in particular, fluorescent cyclophanes, having rich structural characteristics and functions-have been the focus of considerable research activity during the past few decades. Cyclophanes with remarkable emissive properties have been investigated continuously over the years and employed in numerous applications across the field of science and technology. In this Review, we feature the recent developments in the chemistry of fluorescent cyclophanes, along with their design and synthesis. Their host-guest chemistry and applications related to their structure and properties are highlighted.
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- Indranil Roy
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, USA. .,School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.,Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310021, China.,ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center Hangzhou, 311215, China
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Noh D, Ampadu EK, Oh E. Influence of Air Flow on Luminescence Quenching in Polymer Films towards Explosives Detection Using Drones. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:483. [PMID: 35160472 PMCID: PMC8839006 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Explosive detection has become an increased priority in recent years for homeland security and counter-terrorism applications. Although drones may not be able to pinpoint the exact location of the landmines and explosives, the identification of the explosive vapor present in the surrounding air provides significant information and comfort to the personnel and explosives removal equipment operators. Several optical methods, such as the luminescence quenching of fluorescent polymers, have been used for explosive detection. In order to utilize sensing technique via unmanned vehicles or drones, it is very important to study how the air flow affects the luminescence quenching. We investigated the effects of air flow on the quenching efficiency of Poly(2,5-di(2′-ethylhexyl)-1,4-ethynylene) (PEE) by TNT molecules. We treated the TNT molecules incorporated into the polymer film as non-radiative recombination centers, and found that the time derivative of the non-radiative recombination rates was greater with faster air flows. Our investigations show that relatively high air flow into an optical sensing part is crucial to achieving fast PL quenching. We also found that a “continuous light excitation” condition during the exposure of TNT vapor greatly influences the PL quenching.
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Gassoumi B, Echabaane M, Ben Mohamed FE, Nouar L, Madi F, Karayel A, Ghalla H, Castro ME, Melendez FJ, Özkınalı S, Rouis A, Ben Chaabane R. Azo-methoxy-calix[4]arene complexes with metal cations for chemical sensor applications: Characterization, QTAIM analyses and dispersion-corrected DFT- computations. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2022; 264:120242. [PMID: 34358783 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.120242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work, the structures, quantum chemical descriptors, morphologic characterization of the azo-methoxy-calix[4]arene were investigated. The analyses and interpretation of the theoretical and the experimental IR spectroscopy results for the corresponding compounds was performed. The complexation of the azo-methoxy-calix[4]arene with Zn2+,Hg2+ , Cu2+ , Co2+, Ni2+ , Pb2+ and Cd2+metal cations has been calculated by the dispersion corrected density functional theory (DFT-D3). The values of the interaction energies show that the specific molecule is more selective to the Cu2+ cation. The study of the reactivity parameters confirms that the azo-methoxy-calix[4]arene molecule is more reactive and sensitive to the Cu2+ cation than that Co2+ and Cd2+. In addition, the investigation of the electrophilic and nucleophilic sites has been studied by the molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) analysis. The Hirshfeld surface (HS) analysis of the azo-methoxy-calix[4]arene-Cu2+ interaction have been used to understand the Cu⋯hydrogen-bond donors formed between the cation and the specific compound. The Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QTAIM) via Non covalent Interaction (NCI) analysis was carried out to demonstrate the nature, the type and the strength of the interaction formed between the Cu2+ cation and the two symmetrical ligands and the cavity. Finally, the chemical sensor properties based on the Si/SiO2/Si3N4/Azo-methoxy-calix[4]arene for detection of Cu2+ cation were studied. Sensing performances are determined with a linear range from 10-5.2 to 10-2.2 M. The Si/SiO2/Si3N4/azo-methoxy-calix[4]arene structure is a promoter to have a good performance sensor.
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- B Gassoumi
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), University of Monastir, Faculty of Science of Monastir,Avenue of Environnment, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), University of Monastir, Faculty of Science of Monastir,Avenue of Environnment, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia; NANOMISENE Lab, LR16CRMN01, Centre for Research on Microelectronics and Nanotechnology CRMN of Technopark of Sousse, B.P. 334, Sahloul, 4034 Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences of AlMikhwah, Al-BAHA University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Computational Chemistry and Nanostructures Laboratory, Department of Science matter, faculty of mathematics, computer science and material sciences, University on May 08, 1945, Guelma, Algeria.
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- Computational Chemistry and Nanostructures Laboratory, Department of Science matter, faculty of mathematics, computer science and material sciences, University on May 08, 1945, Guelma, Algeria
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Quantum and Statistical Physics Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Monastir, 5079 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Centro de Química del Instituto de Ciencias, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, 18 sur y Av. San, Claudio, Col. San Manuel Puebla C. P. 72570 Mexico
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- Lab. de Química Teórica, Centro de Investigación, Depto. de Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Edif. FCQ10, 22 Sur y San Claudio, Ciudad Universitaria, Col. San Manuel, C.P 72570. Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), University of Monastir, Faculty of Science of Monastir,Avenue of Environnment, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), University of Monastir, Faculty of Science of Monastir,Avenue of Environnment, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia.
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Jana K, Pramanik U, Ingle KS, Maity R, Mukherjee S, Nayak SK, Chandra Debnath S, Maity T, Maity S, Chandra Samanta B. Copper(II) complexes with NNN and NNO Schiff base ligands as efficient photodegradation agents for methylene blue, preferential BSA binder and biomaterial transplants. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Desai V, Panchal M, Dey S, Panjwani F, Jain VK. Recent Advancements for the Recognization of Nitroaromatic Explosives Using Calixarene Based Fluorescent Probes. J Fluoresc 2021; 32:67-79. [PMID: 34687396 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-021-02832-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In this era, explosives are easily available compared to the early days. Thus, more effective detection of explosives has become the main concern of homeland security. In the past decades, a large number of sensing materials have been developed for the detection of explosives in solid, vapor, and solution states through fluorescence methods. In recent years, great efforts have been devoted to developing new fluorescent materials with various sensing mechanisms for detecting explosives in order to achieve super-sensitivity, ultra-selectivity, as well as fast response time. Modified calixarenes have high potentials to detect nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) due to their favorable structural properties. It summarizes the detection of NACs by the modified calixarene system formed by the complex. Various methodologies responsible for complex formation and binding mechanisms (PET, FRET, EE, etc.) are the centerpiece of this review. Finally, conclusions and future outlook are presented and discussed.
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- Vishv Desai
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India.
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Barata PD, Costa AI, Costa S, Prata JV. Fluorescent Bis-Calix[4]arene-Carbazole Conjugates: Synthesis and Inclusion Complexation Studies with Fullerenes C 60 and C 70. Molecules 2021; 26:5000. [PMID: 34443597 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26165000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Supramolecular chemistry has become a central theme in chemical and biological sciences over the last decades. Supramolecular structures are being increasingly used in biomedical applications, particularly in devices requiring specific stimuli-responsiveness. Fullerenes, and supramolecular assemblies thereof, have gained great visibility in biomedical sciences and engineering. Sensitive and selective methods are required for the study of their inclusion in complexes in various application fields. With this in mind, two new fluorescent bis-calix[4]arene-carbazole conjugates (4 and 5) have been designed. Herein, their synthesis and ability to behave as specific hosts for fullerenes C60 and C70 is described. The optical properties of the novel compounds and their complexes with C60 and C70 were thoroughly studied by UV-Vis and steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopies. The association constants (Ka) for the complexation of C60 and C70 by 4 and 5 were determined by fluorescence techniques. A higher stability was found for the C70@4 supramolecule (Ka = 5.6 × 104 M−1; ΔG = −6.48 kcal/mol). Evidence for the formation of true inclusion complexes between the host 4 and C60/C70 was obtained from NMR spectroscopy performed at low temperatures. The experimental findings were fully corroborated by density functional theory (DFT) models performed on the host–guest assemblies (C60@4 and C70@4).
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Gassoumi B, Mohamed FEB, Khedmi N, Karayel A, Echabaane M, Ghalla H, Özkınalı S, Ben Chaabane R. Theoretical assessment of calix[4]arene-N-β-ketoimine (n=1-4) derivatives: Conformational studies, optoelectronic, and sensing of Cu 2+cation. J Mol Model 2021; 27:16. [PMID: 33409596 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-020-04622-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Herein, we have investigated the key functions of the calix[4]arene, abbreviated as CX [1], and designed its several derivatives by substitution of the functional groups. Molecular geometry provides an intuitive understanding of the effect of functional groups on various physical properties. The addition of the N-β-ketoimine (n = 1-4) ligands has a direct effect on the stretching vibration of the H-bonding interaction. The results showed that all molecules possess absorption bands at 190 nm and in the range between 200 and 300 nm assigned to π-π* and n-π* transitions. HOMO-LUMO energy gap of the CX[4]-N-β-ketoimine, one with chemical hardness of 1.62 eV, has been found to be 3.24 eV calculated at B3LYP/6-31 + G(d) level of theory. This finding explains the good kinetic stability of this compound. The large values of electrophilicity make the current molecules as a good electrophilic species. The atom in molecule (AIM) and the reduced density gradient (RDG) analyses showed the type and the strength of the interactions taking place between Cu2+ and the β-ketoimine ligands.
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- B Gassoumi
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), Faculty of Science of Monastir, Avenue of Environnment, University of Monastir, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia.
- Institute of Light and Matter, UMR5306 University of Lyon1-CNRS, University of Lyon, 69622, Villeurbanne Cedex, France.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences of AlMikhwah, Al-BAHA University, Al Baha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences of AlMikhwah, Al-BAHA University, Al Baha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- NANOMISENE Lab, LR16CRMN01, Centre for Research on Microelectronics and Nanotechnology CRMN of Technopark of Sousse, B.P. 334, Sahloul, 4034, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Quantum and Statistical Physics Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Monastir, 5079, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), Faculty of Science of Monastir, Avenue of Environnment, University of Monastir, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia.
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Barata PD, Prata JV. Fluorescent Calix[4]arene-Carbazole-Containing Polymers as Sensors for Nitroaromatic Explosives. Chemosensors 2020; 8:128. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors8040128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Two highly fluorescent calix[4]arene-containing phenylene-alt-ethynylene-carbazolylene polymers (Calix-PPE-CBZs) were used in the detection of explosives from the nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) family, in solution and in vapour phases. Both fluorophores exhibit high sensitivity and selectivity towards NACs detection. The quenching efficiencies in solution, assessed through static Stern-Volmer constants (KSV), follow the order picric acid (PA) >> 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) > 2,4-dinitrotoluene > (2,4-DNT) > nitrobenzene (NB). These correlate very well with the NACs electron affinities, as evaluated from their lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals (LUMOs) energies, indicating a photo-induced electron transfer as the dominant mechanism in fluorescence quenching. Moreover, and most interesting, detection of TNT, 2,4-DNT and NB vapours via thin-films of Calix-PPE-CBZs revealed a remarkably sensitive response to these analytes, comparable to state-of-the-art chemosensors. The study also analyses and compares the current results to previous disclosed data on the detection of NACs by several calix[4]arene-based conjugated polymers and non-polymeric calix[4]arenes-carbazole conjugates, overall highlighting the superior role of calixarene and carbazole structural motifs in NACs’ detection performance. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations performed on polymer models were used to support some of the experimental findings.
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Zadmard R, Hokmabadi F, Jalali MR, Akbarzadeh A. Recent progress to construct calixarene-based polymers using covalent bonds: synthesis and applications. RSC Adv 2020; 10:32690-32722. [PMID: 35516464 PMCID: PMC9056661 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra05707j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The combination of supramolecular chemistry and polymer sciences creates a great possibility to afford calixarene-based polymers offering unique features and applications. The enhancement of calixarene's versatility in this manner has made chemists better able to achieve different objectives in host-guest chemistry. The calixarene-based polymers can be divided into covalent polymers and supramolecular polymers regarding the interactions. Although there are several studies available on the calixarene-based supramolecular polymers, there is a paucity of studies on the calixarene-based covalent polymers. In this paper, the most recent developments and applications of the calixarene-based covalent polymers in the last two decades have been reviewed. We have particularly focused on the polymers, including those where the calixarene molecules have been used as macromonomers and polymerize through covalent bonds. Moreover, covalent polymers or solid supports functionalized with calixarenes are highlighted as well.
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- Reza Zadmard
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran Iran
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran Iran
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Costa AI, Barata PD, Fialho CB, Prata JV. Highly Sensitive and Selective Fluorescent Probes for Cu(II) Detection Based on Calix[4]arene-Oxacyclophane Architectures. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25102456. [PMID: 32466180 PMCID: PMC7287820 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25102456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
A new topological design of fluorescent probes for sensing copper ion is disclosed. The calix[4]arene-oxacyclophane (Calix-OCP) receptor, either wired-in-series in arylene-alt-ethynylene conjugated polymers or standing alone as a sole molecular probe, display a remarkable affinity and selectivity for Cu(II). The unique recognition properties of Calix-OCP system toward copper cation stem from its pre-organised cyclic array of O-ligands at the calixarene narrow rim, which is kept in a conformational rigid arrangement by a tethered oxacyclophane sub-unit. The magnitude of the binding constants (Ka = 5.30 - 8.52 × 104 M-1) and the free energy changes for the inclusion complexation (-ΔG = 27.0 - 28.1 kJmol-1), retrieved from fluorimetric titration experiments, revealed a high sensitivity of Calix-OCP architectures for Cu(II) species. Formation of supramolecular inclusion complexes was evidenced from UV-Vis spectroscopy. The new Calix-OCP-conjugated polymers (polymers 4 and 5), synthesized in good yields by Sonogashira-Hagihara methodologies, exhibit high fluorescence quantum yields (ΦF = 0.59 - 0.65). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were used to support the experimental findings. The fluorescence on-off behaviour of the sensing systems is tentatively explained by a photoinduced electron transfer mechanism.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alexandra I. Costa
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, R. Conselheiro Emídio Navarro, 1, 1959-007 Lisboa, Portugal; (A.I.C.); (P.D.B.); (C.B.F.)
- Centro de Química-Vila Real, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
| | - Patrícia D. Barata
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, R. Conselheiro Emídio Navarro, 1, 1959-007 Lisboa, Portugal; (A.I.C.); (P.D.B.); (C.B.F.)
- Centro de Química-Vila Real, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
| | - Carina B. Fialho
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, R. Conselheiro Emídio Navarro, 1, 1959-007 Lisboa, Portugal; (A.I.C.); (P.D.B.); (C.B.F.)
| | - José V. Prata
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, R. Conselheiro Emídio Navarro, 1, 1959-007 Lisboa, Portugal; (A.I.C.); (P.D.B.); (C.B.F.)
- Centro de Química-Vila Real, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-218317172
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