title: First report of Zn2+ sensing exclusively at mesoscopic interfaces.
abstract: We present a simple but unique, new probe 1-pyrenyl-methyl-bis(2-picolyl) amine (Pybpa) that selectively senses interfacially bound Zn2+ ions while being completely silent towards Zn2+ in bulk water.
authors.affiliation: Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India. sb@orgchem.iisc.ernet.in
authors.forename: Santanu
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhattacharya
authors.forename: Akash
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gulyani