Abstract
Two pyrene dimers containing an –O–Si–Si–O− or −O–Si–O− linkage have been designed which exhibit ratiometric excimer/monomer emission upon fluoride anion induced Si–O bond cleavage. Incorporation of the probe into water soluble polymeric nanoparticles enhances its intracellular uptake and displays ratiometric fluorescent sensing for F-in living cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10721-10723 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 87 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Oct 8 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Chemistry(all)
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry