Fluorescence visualization of cucurbit[8]uril-triggered dynamic host–guest assemblies
Xiaodong Zhang, Tao Sun, Xin‐Long Ni
Abstract
Dynamic assemblies of π-conjugated bispyridinium guests with cucurbit[8]uril in aqueous solution could be distinguished by real-time naked-eye observation of the resulting quantitative fluorescence emissions.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryFluorescenceNaked eyeAqueous solutionConjugated systemCucurbiturilHost (biology)PhotochemistryCombinatorial chemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryChromatographyMoleculeSupramolecular chemistryDetection limitOpticsPolymerEcologyBiologyMaterials sciencePhysicsSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials