Fluorescence Quenching and the Chamber of Nitroaromatics: A Dinaphthoylated Oxacalix[4]arene's (DNOC) Adventure Captured through Computational and Experimental Study.

This research presents the application of Dinaphthoylated Oxacalix[4]arene (DNOC) as a novel fluorescent receptor for the purpose of selectively detecting nitroaromatic compounds (NACs). The characterization of DNOC was conducted through the utilization of spectroscopic methods, including H-NMR, C-NMR, and ESI-MS. The receptor demonstrated significant selectivity in acetonitrile towards several nitroaromatic analytes, such as MNA, 2,4-DNT, 2,3-DNT, 1,3-DNB, 2,6-DNT, and 4-NT.

Design and Synthesis of an Efficient Fluorescent Probe Based on Oxacalix[4]arene for the Selective Detection of Trinitrophenol (TNP) Explosives in Aqueous System.

We present the synthesis of a new oxacalix[4]arene system, DMANSOC, wherein two 5-(dimethylamino)-1-naphthalene sulfonamide subunits are attached to the lower rims of the basic oxacalix[4]arene platform. Extensive spectrophotometric studies were conducted to investigate the selectivity and sensitivity of DMANSOC towards nitroaromatic explosives. Detailed analysis of spectrophotometric data, utilizing techniques such as Stern-Volmer, Benesi-Hildebrand, Job's plot, and interference study, unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of DMANSOC as a highly efficient fluorescent sensor for 2,4,6-trinitrophenol explosive (TNP) detection in an aqueous medium.

Functionalized oxacalix[4]arene based fluorescent probes for the detection of organophosphorus nerve agent simulants.

Despite the largely tranquil environment in which humans live, a chemical terrorism attack is still a public safety problem, for which the capacity to quickly and accurately detect chemical warfare agents (CWAs) constitute a significant barrier. In this study, a straightforward fluorescent probe based on dinitrophenylhydrazine has been synthesised. It exhibits great selectivity and sensitivity for the nerve agent mimicking dimethyl chlorophosphate (DMCP) in the MeOH solution.

Recent Advancements for the Recognization of Nitroaromatic Explosives Using Calixarene Based Fluorescent Probes.

In this era, explosives are easily available compared to the early days. Thus, more effective detection of explosives has become the main concern of homeland security. In the past decades, a large number of sensing materials have been developed for the detection of explosives in solid, vapor, and solution states through fluorescence methods.