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Fluorescent "Turn-on" Sensing Based on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
Avishek Karmakar1, Partha Samanta1, Subhajit Dutta1
1Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune, 411008, India.
Chemistry, an Asian Journal
|October 2, 2019
Summary
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are advanced porous materials. This review highlights MOF-based "turn-on" fluorometric sensors for detecting various analytes like cations, anions, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemical Sensing
Background:
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials constructed from metal ions and organic linkers.
- MOFs possess tunable structures and high surface areas, enabling diverse applications.
- Their unique properties make them promising candidates for advanced sensing technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in MOF-based "turn-on" sensors.
- To explore the application of MOFs in fluorometric detection of various analytes.
- To provide an overview of MOF-based sensing mechanisms and capabilities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research on MOF-based sensors.
- Focus on "turn-on" fluorescence sensing mechanisms.
- Categorization of detected analytes including cations, anions, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Main Results:
- MOFs exhibit significant potential as highly sensitive "turn-on" fluorescent sensors.
- MOF-based sensors demonstrate effective detection of diverse analytes.
- Signal transduction within MOF nanospaces generates optical outputs for detection.
Conclusions:
- MOF-based fluorometric sensing is a rapidly developing field.
- MOFs offer a versatile platform for developing selective and sensitive "turn-on" sensors.
- Future research will likely focus on expanding the range of detectable analytes and improving sensor performance.
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