A Fluorine-Functionalized Tb(III)–Organic Framework for Ba2+ Detection
2024

Fluorine-Functionalized Tb(III)–Organic Framework for Ba2+ Detection

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Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Yang, Tan Hua, Zhu Jiaping, Duan Linhai, Ding Yuchi, Liang Fenglan, Li Yongshi, Peng Xinteng, Jiang Ruomei, Yu Jiaxin, Fan Jianjiong, Chen Yuhang, Chen Rimeng, Ma Deyun, Akitsu Takashiro

Primary Institution: College of Chemistry, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology

Hypothesis

Can a fluorine-functionalized Tb(III)–organic framework effectively detect Ba2+ ions?

Conclusion

The Tb-MOF demonstrates high selectivity and sensitivity for Ba2+ detection with a low detection limit.

Supporting Evidence

  • The Tb-MOF was synthesized using a fluorine-functionalized ligand.
  • It showed a limit of detection (LOD) of 4.34665 mM for Ba2+ ions.
  • The framework exhibited high selectivity for Ba2+ over other metal ions.
  • Complex 1 demonstrated a rapid luminescence response to Ba2+.
  • Simulations indicated high adsorption selectivity for C2H2 at 298 K.

Takeaway

Scientists created a special material that can quickly and accurately find harmful Ba2+ ions in water.

Methodology

The study involved the synthesis of a Tb-MOF and testing its luminescent properties for Ba2+ detection.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/molecules29245903

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