Silica-based chromogenic and fluorogenic hybrid chemosensor materials

Chem Soc Rev. 2009 Jul;38(7):1904-15. doi: 10.1039/b818893a. Epub 2009 Apr 2.

Abstract

This tutorial review focuses on the recent development of silica-based organic-inorganic hybrid nanomaterials for use in biological and environmental applications, in which these chromogenic and fluorogenic chemosensors can selectively detect and separate specific anions and neutral organic guests as well as toxic metal ions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • Metals / analysis
  • Nanocomposites / chemistry*
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Organic Chemicals / analysis
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*

Substances

  • Metals
  • Organic Chemicals
  • Silicon Dioxide