Selective molecular recognition on calixarene-functionalized 3D surfaces

Fan Zhang, Yue Sun, Demei Tian, Weon Sup Shin, Jong Seung Kim, Haibing Li

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Abstract

Host-guest recognition plays an important role in biological analysis and biosensing. Accordingly, great efforts have been devoted to the development of sensors using versatile 3D surface materials. These functionalized nanomaterials possess the advantages of high selectivity and visual signals, enabling the selective detection of ions, amino acids, proteins, and other biological molecules. Therefore, in this feature article, we present some significant and representative examples of molecular recognition on calixarene functionalized 3D surface nanomaterials. By virtue of host-guest interactions, the functional interfaces displaying high selectivity and featuring a reversible switch response towards the environmental stimuli with various signal output (electrochemical and optical signals) are herein introduced. Furthermore, various 3D surface materials with unique signal amplification in molecular recognition are presented, including quantum dots (QDs), metal nanoparticles (NPs), nanotubes, and mesoporous silica. These excellent properties enable calixarene-functionalized 3D materials to become an outstanding platform for molecular recognition, offering convenient approaches for sensing and separation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12685-12693
Number of pages9
JournalChemical Communications
Volume52
Issue number86
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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