Molecular Receptor for Sensing of Phosphate Ions in Water & Logic Arithmetic Applications

Akbar W, Naz EG and Kaloo MA

Published on: 2024-11-22

Abstract

Herein we report an easy and cost-effective molecular receptor as a promising analytical means to identify phosphate anion in water. We could achieve it through an easy-to-synthesize donor- pi-acceptor (π-DA) molecule with charge transfer characteristics. Molecule is highly promising to detect phosphate anion in aqueous medium via fast signal readout experienced through naked- eyes. The visual detection of phosphate anion is prompt and reversible; hence it demonstrates the economic viability of proposed molecule. The extremely sensitive nature of molecule for anion recognition along with competent reversibility has been utilized for construction of complex Boolean logic applications like molecular memory.