Smart covalent organic frameworks: dual channel sensors for acids and bases

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Sep 16;57(74):9418-9421. doi: 10.1039/d1cc03057d.

Abstract

Fully π-conjugated sp2 carbon covalent organic frameworks upon integration with carboxylic electrolyte sites on the pore wall become highly luminescent sensors. The sensors feature dual channel responsiveness and are able to detect both acids and bases over a wide pH range and the neurotransmitter dopamine via ultrafast electron transfer under ambient conditions.