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A Simple and Selective Fluorescent Sensor for Zn2+ and H+ Ions in Aqueous Solution with OR Logic Gate Function

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The synthesis and properties of a new compound, viz., (N,N′-[1,10-phenanthroline-4,7-diyldi((E)methylylidene)]bis(1,10-phenanthrolin-5-amine) (1), is described. Compound 1 can be used as a selective fluorescent Zn2+ sensor in buffered solution. Furthermore, 1 induces turn on fluorogenic response to H+ ions. Finally, it is shown that an OR logic gate can be constructed with 1 by using Zn2+ and H+ as two-inputs.

In this paper, the design, synthesis and physicochemical properties of a new compound 1 based on 1,10-phenanthroline scaffold, is reported. It is noted that 1 can be used as a selective fluorescent Zn2+ sensor in 0.01 M HEPES buffer containing DMF (2 % v/v, pH = 7.4) at room temperature. Furthermore, the spectrophotometric results suggest that compound 1 can be used as a pH reporter in highly acidic conditions (pH < 5). Finally, it was also shown that an OR logic gate can be constructed with 1 by using Zn2+ and H+ as two-inputs.

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M.P.A is indebted to Aksaray University for partial financial support of this work (ASU BAP 2015-092).

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Algi, M.P. A Simple and Selective Fluorescent Sensor for Zn2+ and H+ Ions in Aqueous Solution with OR Logic Gate Function. J Fluoresc 26, 1083–1089 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-016-1798-z

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