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Schiff Base Aggregation-Induced Emission Luminogens for Sensing Applications: A Review.
Jingfei Wang1, Qingye Meng1, Yongyan Yang1
1College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China.
ACS Sensors
|September 1, 2022
Summary
This review explores Schiff base compounds with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics for advanced fluorescence sensing. These probes offer sensitive, selective detection, overcoming traditional limitations in high-concentration applications.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Organic Chemistry
Background:
- Fluorescence sensing provides sensitive, selective, and rapid detection methods.
- Traditional fluorescent molecules suffer from quenching in aggregated states.
- Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) offers a solution to overcome fluorescence quenching.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in Schiff base compounds exhibiting AIE characteristics.
- To highlight their application as effective fluorescence sensors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of Schiff base compounds with AIE properties.
- Analysis of their performance as fluorescence sensors for various analytes.
Main Results:
- Schiff base compounds with AIE characteristics demonstrate enhanced fluorescence in aggregated states.
- These probes exhibit high sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid response.
- Successful application in qualitative and quantitative detection of target substrates.
Conclusions:
- Schiff base compounds incorporating AIE properties are promising candidates for advanced fluorescence sensing.
- Their facile synthesis, low toxicity, and design flexibility contribute to their utility.
- These AIE-active Schiff bases offer superior performance over traditional fluorescent probes.
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