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Optical chemosensors and reagents to detect explosives
Yolanda Salinas1, Ramón Martínez-Máñez, María D Marcos
1Centro Interuniversitario de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, (IDM), Unidad Mixta Universidad Politécnica de Valencia - Universitat de València, Spain.
Chemical Society Reviews
|September 28, 2011
Summary
This review covers the design of chromo-fluorogenic chemosensors and reagents for explosives detection from 1947 to 2010. It analyzes 141 references on these crucial explosive detection tools.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Explosives detection remains a critical challenge in security and safety.
- Development of sensitive and selective detection methods is paramount.
- Chromo-fluorogenic chemosensors offer promising avenues for detecting explosive materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review the design principles of chromo-fluorogenic chemosensors and reagents for explosives.
- To consolidate and analyze reported examples from 1947 to 2010.
- To provide a historical perspective on the advancements in this field.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search and critical analysis of 141 selected references.
- Focus on design strategies for chromo-fluorogenic chemosensors and reagents.
- Categorization and synthesis of reported examples based on chemical structure and detection mechanism.
Main Results:
- Identification of key design motifs and functional groups contributing to sensor performance.
- Analysis of the evolution of chromo-fluorogenic strategies for various explosive classes.
- Highlighting limitations and challenges in existing sensor designs.
Conclusions:
- The review provides a foundational understanding of chromo-fluorogenic chemosensor design for explosives.
- It identifies trends and potential future directions for developing improved detection systems.
- This work serves as a valuable resource for researchers in explosives detection and sensor technology.
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