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‘Liquid litmus’: chemosensory pH-responsive photonic ionic liquids

  • Ka Yi Yung
  • , Abby J.Schadock Hewitt
  • , Neil P. Hunter
  • , Frank V. Bright
  • , Gary A. Baker
  • SUNY Buffalo
  • University of Missouri

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Abstract

We report on the founding member of a unique class of luminescent ionic liquids integrating a photoacidic anion that responds to the presence of both condensed- and gas-phase basicity; the analytical response is ratiometric in nature, visible to the naked eye, and offers fascinating prospects in smart photofluids, liquid logic gates, electronic noses, and sensory inks.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4775-4777
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume47
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 4 2011

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