Highly selective detection of TNP over other nitro compounds in water: the role of selective host–guest interactions in Zr-NDI MOF
Govu Radha, T. Leelasree, D. Muthukumar, Renjith S. Pillai, Himanshu Aggarwal
Abstract
A fluorescent Zr-NDI based MOF shows the selective sensing of TNP in water, over other classes of nitro compounds. DFT studies reveal favourable host–guest interactions behind this phenomenon.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryNitroHost (biology)Combinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryAlkylBiologyEcologyMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsSulfur Compounds in BiologyGas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors