A Fluoro-Chromogenic Sensor Based on Organic Molecular Framework for Cu2+ and F- in Aqueous Soluble DMSO

作者:Uahengo, Veikko*; Zhang, Yan; Xiong, Bi; Zhao, Pingping; Cai, Ping; Rhyman, Lydia; Ramasami, Ponnadurai; Hu, Kai; Cheng, Gongzhen
来源:Journal of Fluorescence, 2017, 27(1): 191-197.
DOI:10.1007/s10895-016-1945-6

摘要

The 2,2'-dinaphtholazobenzene molecular framework (P) was designed, synthesized and characterized. Its absorption and fluorescence properties revealed that P is a dual sensor for copper ions (Cu2+) and fluoride ions (F-) in DMSO. The colorimetric activities were clearly visible by naked eye upon the addition of the two ions. Fluorescence quenching and enhancement were observed when Cu2+ and F- ions were added respectively. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations were carried out to provide an insight into the interaction of guest ions (Cu2+ and F-) with P, and to explain how the molecular orbitals were affected.