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  • Supramolecular Analytical Chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Chemical Sensing

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  • Signal amplification is crucial for enhancing molecular spectral sensing systems.
  • Supramolecular chemistry offers platforms for designing sophisticated analytical tools.
  • Developing selective and sensitive methods for metal ion detection remains a key challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize a self-assembling multivalent catalyst for Zn2+ detection.
  • To investigate the role of a triazole moiety in enhancing Zn2+ selectivity.
  • To evaluate the sensitivity and practical applicability of the developed catalytic sensing system.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized click chemistry to synthesize a Cn-triazole-Cm-TACN catalyst.
  • Employed Zn2+ to catalyze the hydrolysis of 2-hydroxypropyl-4-nitrophenyl phosphate (HPNPP).
  • Monitored the reaction using UV-vis absorption spectroscopy.

Main Results:

  • Successfully generated a self-assembling multivalent catalyst (Cn-triazole-Cm-TACN·Zn2+).
  • The triazole moiety significantly improved the selectivity for Zn2+ detection.
  • Achieved a low limit of detection (350 nM) using UV-vis spectroscopy.
  • Demonstrated practical feasibility by determining Zn2+ concentration in tap water.

Conclusions:

  • The novel supramolecular catalyst effectively detects Zn2+ with high selectivity and sensitivity.
  • The integrated triazole moiety plays a critical role in the coordination and selectivity of Zn2+.
  • The system shows promise for real-world applications in water quality monitoring.