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Advances in fluorescent and colorimetric sensors for anionic species

Daniel A. McNaughton, Mohamed Fares, Giacomo Picci, Philip A. Gale, Claudia Caltagirone

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Abstract

In this review we cover recent developments in fluorescent and colorimetric anion sensors. These systems employ a range of different non-covalent interactions including hydrogen- and halogen-bonding, Lewis acidic boron-based sensors, metal-based sensors, charged systems, compounds that use anion-pi interactions to stabilise complexes, photoswitchable systems, the use of excimers and molecular logic gates in sensing. Recent developments in anion-selective chemodosimeters are also surveyed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number213573
Number of pages44
JournalCoordination Chemistry Reviews
Volume427
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2021
Externally publishedYes

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