Abstract
Binding of the fluoride ion triggers aggregation of a pyreneboronic acid-catechol ensemble in acidic aqueous solutions, giving rise to intense excimer emission, allowing for sensitive fluoride ion sensing at ppm levels, with an apparent fluoride binding constant higher than 103 M-1 which is unprecedented for boronic acid sensors in water.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13987-13989 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 90 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Nov 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine