Abstract
The recognition of nitroaromatic explosives by a tetrakis-tetrathiafulvalene-calix[4]pyrrole receptor (TTF-C[4]P) yields a "turn on" and fingerprinting response in the resonance Raman scattering observed in solution and the solid state. Intensity changes in nitro vibrations with analyte complexation occur via a mechanism of resonance between the 785 nm laser line and the strongly absorbing charge-transfer chromophore arising from the complex between electron-donating TTF-C[4]P and electron-accepting nitroaromatic explosives. The addition of chloride forms the Cl-·TTF-C[4]P complex resetting the system for reuse.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 79 |
Pages (from-to) | 10918-10921 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 1359-7345 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |