First report of Zn2+ sensing exclusively at mesoscopic interfaces

We present a simple but unique, new probe 1-pyrenyl-methyl-bis(2-picolyl) amine (Pybpa) that selectively senses interfacially bound Zn2+ ions while being completely silent towards Zn2+ in bulk water.

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2003-05 (10), p.1158-1159
Main Authors: Bhattacharya, Santanu, Gulyani, Akash
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We present a simple but unique, new probe 1-pyrenyl-methyl-bis(2-picolyl) amine (Pybpa) that selectively senses interfacially bound Zn2+ ions while being completely silent towards Zn2+ in bulk water.
ISSN:1359-7345
DOI:10.1039/b301364b