Fluorescence sensing
| Explosives detection is urgently needed for homeland defense. We are developing Zn(phenolate) complexes for new explosives-detection strategies. This work also provides insight into the intrinsic redox reactivity of metal-phenolates, models for redox active tyrosyl cofactors found in many proteins. Highlights: Developed Zn(salen) compounds for fluorescence detection of explosives mimics Created a sensor-array to discriminate nitroaromatics Turn-on fluorescence detection of organic peroxide explosives |