title: Fast detection of nitroaromatics using phosphonate pyrene motifs as dual chemosensors.
abstract: A new class of dual fluorescent chemosensors for nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) based on phosphonated pyrene derivatives is reported, showing high selectivity towards trinitrotoluene (TNT). The strong intermolecular interactions (π-π stacking and hydrogen bonding) allow high fluorescence quenching with visual detection in short response times.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, QOPNA, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal. jtome@ua.pt.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Venkatramaiah
authors.forename: Ana D G
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authors.lastname: Firmino
authors.forename: Filipe A
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authors.lastname: Almeida Paz
authors.forename: João P C
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authors.lastname: Tomé