A series of novel mono- and di-substituted N-n-butyl-1,8-naphthalimide derivatives were synthesized simultaneously via a three-step reaction. The single crystal structure of N-n-butyl-4-[N',N'-bis(2',4'-dichlorobenzoyl)ethylamino]-1,8-naphthalimide (3f) was determined. The UV-vis and fluorescence properties of compound 3f were investigated. The 3f showed highly selective and sensitive fluoresce...

We report on the fabrication of responsive double hydrophilic block copolymers (DHBCs)-based dual fluorescent chemosensors for Zn(2+) ions and temperatures and investigate the effects of thermo-induced micellization and detection conditions on the probing sensitivity and binding reversibility of Zn(2+) ions. A novel quinoline-based polarity-sensitive and Zn(2+)-recognizing fluorescent monomer (...

The development of flexible electronic technology has led to significant advancements in wearable sensors. In the past decades, chemosensors have received much attention from researchers worldwide due their high portability, flexibility, lightweight, and adaptability. It allows real-time access user’s physiological status at molecular level analyze health status. Therefore, it can be widely use...

In this study we report on the spectral properties and G-quadruplex folding ability of fluorescent oligonucleotide probes modified by the attachment of a cholesterol moiety. These probes were designed and studied in order to verify their potential as potassium-sensing devices that can be incorporated into the cellular membrane. The 19-meric guanine-rich deoxyoligonucleotide was labeled with rep...

A new zinc(ii) complex with a condensed hydroxynaphthyl pyridine (SPHN) as the coordinated ligand has been synthesized for the selective recognition of pyrophosphate (PPi) over other anions including phosphate in a mixed aqueous solution. The fluorescence enhancement of SPHN in association with Zn(2+) ions is quenched in the presence of intracellular pyrophosphate. This phenomenon is utilized i...

Small molecule-based chromogenic and fluorogenic probes play an indispensable role in many sensing applications. Ideal optical chemosensors should provide selectivity sensitivity towards a variety of analytes. Synthetic accessibility attractive photophysical properties have made squaraine dyes enticing platform for the development chemosensors. This review highlights versatility modular assembl...