A fluorescent sensor for highly selective detection of nitroaromatic explosives based on a 2D, extremely stable, metal-organic framework

Chemistry. 2014 Mar 24;20(13):3589-94. doi: 10.1002/chem.201304692. Epub 2014 Feb 27.

Abstract

A 2D, extremely stable, metal-organic framework (MOF), NENU-503, was successfully constructed. It displays highly selective and recyclable properties in detection of nitroaromatic explosives as a fluorescent sensor. This is the first MOF that can distinguish between nitroaromatic molecules with different numbers of NO2 groups.

Keywords: explosives; fluorescence; metal-organic frameworks; nitroaromatic molecules; sensors.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Explosive Agents / analysis*
  • Fluorescence
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nitro Compounds / analysis*
  • Nitro Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Explosive Agents
  • Nitro Compounds