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A Coumarin–Hemicyanine Deep Red Dye with a Large Stokes Shift for the Fluorescence Detection and Naked-Eye Recognition of Cyanide (2024)
Journal Article
Li, D., Peng, S., Zhou, X., Shen, L., Yang, X., Xu, H., …Zhang, Q. (2024). A Coumarin–Hemicyanine Deep Red Dye with a Large Stokes Shift for the Fluorescence Detection and Naked-Eye Recognition of Cyanide. Molecules, 29(3), Article 618. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29030618

In this study, we synthesized a coumarin–hemicyanine-based deep red fluorescent dye that exhibits an intramolecular charge transfer (ICT). The probe had a large Stokes shift of 287 nm and a large molar absorption coefficient (ε = 7.5 × 105 L·mol−1·cm... Read More about A Coumarin–Hemicyanine Deep Red Dye with a Large Stokes Shift for the Fluorescence Detection and Naked-Eye Recognition of Cyanide.

Influence of Steric Effects on the Emission Behavior of Pyrene-Based Blue Luminogens (2024)
Journal Article
Xie, Z., Liu, W., Liu, Y., Song, X., Zheng, H., Su, X., Redshaw, C., & Feng, X. (2024). Influence of Steric Effects on the Emission Behavior of Pyrene-Based Blue Luminogens. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 89(3), 1681-1691. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.3c02372

Pyrene-based derivatives have been widely deployed in organic luminescent materials because of their bright fluorescence, high charge carrier mobility, and facile modification. Nevertheless, the fluorescence output of conventional pyrenes is prone to... Read More about Influence of Steric Effects on the Emission Behavior of Pyrene-Based Blue Luminogens.

Detection of basic amino acids under highly alkaline conditions using a perylene amine-derived probe (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, T. T., Lu, Y., Lu, J. H., Zhao, A. T., Redshaw, C., & Xiao, X. (2024). Detection of basic amino acids under highly alkaline conditions using a perylene amine-derived probe. Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy, 309, Article 123835. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2024.123835

pH plays a crucial part in numerous chemical and physiological processes. In this work, a new perylene diimide derivative that acts as a pH-sensitive dye with Bay Area Carboxylic Acid functionality. The derivative utilizes the outstanding thermal, ch... Read More about Detection of basic amino acids under highly alkaline conditions using a perylene amine-derived probe.

Selective detection of paraquat by a cucurbit[7]uril-based fluorescent probe (2024)
Journal Article
Shan, P. H., Pan, D. W., Li, C. R., Meng, T. H., Redshaw, C., Tao, Z., & Xiao, X. (2024). Selective detection of paraquat by a cucurbit[7]uril-based fluorescent probe. Journal of Pesticide Science, 49(2), 114-121. https://doi.org/10.1584/JPESTICS.D23-062

A simple fluorescent “on-off” system that can be utilized for the selective identification and determination of paraquat (PQ) is presented herein. 1H NMR spectroscopic data indicated that in aqueous solution the alkaloid palmatine can be partially en... Read More about Selective detection of paraquat by a cucurbit[7]uril-based fluorescent probe.

Double Cross-Linked Hydrogel Dressings Based on Triblock Copolymers Bearing Antifreezing, Antidrying, and Inherent Antibacterial Properties (2023)
Journal Article
Wang, Q., Liang, X., Shen, L., Xu, H., Wang, Z., Redshaw, C., & Zhang, Q. (2024). Double Cross-Linked Hydrogel Dressings Based on Triblock Copolymers Bearing Antifreezing, Antidrying, and Inherent Antibacterial Properties. Biomacromolecules, 25(1), 388-399. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01040

Bacterial infections typically invade the living tissue of wounds, thereby aggravating the inflammatory response, delaying wound healing, or causing further complications. In this paper, the antibacterial hydrogel (PNVBA) with antifreezing and antidr... Read More about Double Cross-Linked Hydrogel Dressings Based on Triblock Copolymers Bearing Antifreezing, Antidrying, and Inherent Antibacterial Properties.

New pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrroles with AIE characteristics for detection of dichloromethane and chloroform (2023)
Journal Article
Yu, S., Li, S., Xie, Z., Liu, W., Islam, M. M., Redshaw, C., Cao, M. J., Chen, Q., & Feng, X. (in press). New pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrroles with AIE characteristics for detection of dichloromethane and chloroform. Luminescence, https://doi.org/10.1002/bio.4640

Three new pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrrole derivatives containing methoxyphenyl, pyrene or tetraphenylethylene (TPE) units (compounds 1–3) have been designed, synthesized and fully characterized. The aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties of compounds 1–... Read More about New pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrroles with AIE characteristics for detection of dichloromethane and chloroform.

Mixed-magnesium/zinc calix[4]arene complexes: structure, and ring opening polymerisation studies (2023)
Journal Article
Banks, H. J., Frese, J. W., Elsegood, M. R., & Redshaw, C. (2024). Mixed-magnesium/zinc calix[4]arene complexes: structure, and ring opening polymerisation studies. Chemical communications : Chem comm / the Royal Society of Chemistry, 60(3), 304-307. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3cc04899c

Different combinations of organomagnesium reagents and zinc bromide react with either 1,3-dimethoxy-4-tert-butylcalix[4]areneH2 (L(OMe)2H2) or trialkoxycalix[4]arenes (L(OR)3H) (R = n-Pr, n-pentyl) to afford mixed-metal calix[4]arene systems. Intrigu... Read More about Mixed-magnesium/zinc calix[4]arene complexes: structure, and ring opening polymerisation studies.

Co/Mn-based 2D coordination polymers: synthesis, structure and ring opening polymerization (2023)
Journal Article
Gong, Y., Prior, T. J., & Redshaw, C. (2024). Co/Mn-based 2D coordination polymers: synthesis, structure and ring opening polymerization. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 561, Article 121871. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2023.121871

The two-dimensional coordination polymers [Co(DMF)2L2]∙0.65H2O and [Mn(DMF)2L2]∙0.4H2O (L = N,N′-bis(glycinyl)pyromellitic diimide) have been prepared and structurally characterized by a variety of techniques including FTIR spectroscopy, powder and s... Read More about Co/Mn-based 2D coordination polymers: synthesis, structure and ring opening polymerization.

A facile and sensitive hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene-based fluorescent sensor for the detection of trace amounts of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (2023)
Journal Article
Liu, Y. L., Wu, L. F., Wu, C., Rahman, S., Alodhayb, A., Redshaw, C., Georghiou, P. E., & Yamato, T. (2024). A facile and sensitive hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene-based fluorescent sensor for the detection of trace amounts of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol. The Science of the total environment, 908, Article 168209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168209

Nitroaromatic compounds are common explosives and toxic pollutants, the selective and sensitive detection of which is of great importance. Herein, a facile and sensitive fluorescent sensor L was constructed for the sensing of TNP based on the hexahom... Read More about A facile and sensitive hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene-based fluorescent sensor for the detection of trace amounts of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol.

Synergetic effect of pyrene-based fluorescent probes for trace nitroaniline sensing (2023)
Journal Article
Li, S., Liu, W., Song, X., Wang, C. Z., Redshaw, C., & Feng, X. (2023). Synergetic effect of pyrene-based fluorescent probes for trace nitroaniline sensing. New journal of chemistry = Nouveau journal de chimie, 47(46), 21183-21189. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3nj04102f

Nitroaniline is not only an important chemical intermediate, but also a toxic waste that is harmful to human health. Thus, it is necessary to develop efficient, sensitive, and specific technologies and materials for detecting nitroaniline to address... Read More about Synergetic effect of pyrene-based fluorescent probes for trace nitroaniline sensing.

Supramolecular self-assembly between cyclopentanocucurbit[6]uril and 1H-benzotriazole (2023)
Journal Article
Dai, X., Xiao, X., Zheng, J., Ma, Y., Yang, N. Q., Redshaw, C., & Ma, P. H. (2024). Supramolecular self-assembly between cyclopentanocucurbit[6]uril and 1H-benzotriazole. Journal of molecular structure, 1296, Article 136937. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.136937

In this paper, the host-guest supramolecular interactions between cyclopentanocucurbit[6]uril with 1H-benzotriazole (BTA) have been investigated using 1H NMR spectroscopy, isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), HPLC-QTOF mass spectrometry, IR spectr... Read More about Supramolecular self-assembly between cyclopentanocucurbit[6]uril and 1H-benzotriazole.

Improved aggregation-induced emission behavior in D-π-A architectures by modifying the donor units (2023)
Journal Article
Cao, J. Y., Yang, G., Xue, Z. M., Zhao, W. X., Chen, S. H., Lin, H. T., Yamato, T., Redshaw, C., Gu, D. Y., & Wang, C. Z. (2023). Improved aggregation-induced emission behavior in D-π-A architectures by modifying the donor units. Dyes and pigments : an international journal, 220, Article 111758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2023.111758

With the development of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) in optoelectronic devices, stimulus-responsive sensors, optical storage and bioimaging, the design and synthesis of efficient AIE luminogens remains a challenge. Herein, a series of asymmetri... Read More about Improved aggregation-induced emission behavior in D-π-A architectures by modifying the donor units.

New catalysts bearing chelate ligands for ring opening polymerization studies. (2023)
Thesis
Zhang, X. (2023). New catalysts bearing chelate ligands for ring opening polymerization studies. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4443364

Chapter 1: The accumulation of traditional polymer (plastic) pollution has led people to start looking for biodegradable plastics as alternatives. This first chapter provides information on the concept and the development of biodegradable polymers. I... Read More about New catalysts bearing chelate ligands for ring opening polymerization studies..

2D coordination polymers based on the interaction between cucurbit[5]uril and light lanthanide metal ions in the presence of copper salts, and use for the detection of nitrogenous bases (2023)
Journal Article
Shi, J., Li, J., Zhang, M. H., Zhu, Z. Q., Chen, K., Huang, L., & Redshaw, C. (2023). 2D coordination polymers based on the interaction between cucurbit[5]uril and light lanthanide metal ions in the presence of copper salts, and use for the detection of nitrogenous bases. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 157, Article 111411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111411

The coordination of cucurbit[5]uril (Q[5]) with lanthanide cations (Ln3+), in the presence of Cu2+ cations, led to the formation of 2D-network coordination polymers, which have been investigated using single crystal X-ray diffraction. Experimental re... Read More about 2D coordination polymers based on the interaction between cucurbit[5]uril and light lanthanide metal ions in the presence of copper salts, and use for the detection of nitrogenous bases.

Aggregation behaviour of pyrene-based luminescent materials, from molecular design and optical properties to application (2023)
Journal Article
Feng, X., Wang, X., Redshaw, C., & Tang, B. Z. (2023). Aggregation behaviour of pyrene-based luminescent materials, from molecular design and optical properties to application. Chemical Society Reviews, 52(19), 6715-6753. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3cs00251a

Molecular aggregates are self-assembled from multiple molecules via weak intermolecular interactions, and new chemical and physical properties can emerge compared to their individual molecule. With the development of aggregate science, much research... Read More about Aggregation behaviour of pyrene-based luminescent materials, from molecular design and optical properties to application.

Pyrene-Based Cationic Fluorophores with High Affinity for BF4–, PF6–, and ClO4– Anions: Detection and Removal (2023)
Journal Article
Zhou, X., Wang, X., Zhang, T. Y., Shen, L., Yang, X. J., Zhang, Q. L., Xu, H., Redshaw, C., & Feng, X. (2023). Pyrene-Based Cationic Fluorophores with High Affinity for BF4–, PF6–, and ClO4– Anions: Detection and Removal. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 88(19), 13520-13527. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.3c01056

Anions play an indispensable role in the balance and regulation of the ecological environment and human health; however, excess anions can cause serious ecological and environment problems. Therefore, the detection and removal of excess anions in aqu... Read More about Pyrene-Based Cationic Fluorophores with High Affinity for BF4–, PF6–, and ClO4– Anions: Detection and Removal.

A cucurbit[8]uril-based fluorescent probe for the selective detection of pymetrozine (2023)
Journal Article
Shan, P. H., Pan, D. W., Chen, L. X., Prior, T. J., Redshaw, C., Tao, Z., & Xiao, X. (2023). A cucurbit[8]uril-based fluorescent probe for the selective detection of pymetrozine. Journal of molecular structure, 1294(2), Article 136418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.136418

Herein, we report a simple fluorescence-enhanced system for the selective recognition and determination of the insecticide pymetrozine. 1H NMR spectroscopic data indicate that 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene (BPE) is partially encapsulated in the cavity o... Read More about A cucurbit[8]uril-based fluorescent probe for the selective detection of pymetrozine.

Ratiometric red aggregation-induced emission luminogens for hydrazine hydrate detection (2023)
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Shan, X., Wu, S., Shen, L., Peng, S., Xu, H., Wang, Z. Y., Yang, X. J., Huang, Y. L., Feng, X., Redshaw, C., & Zhang, Q. L. (2023). Ratiometric red aggregation-induced emission luminogens for hydrazine hydrate detection. Dyes and pigments : an international journal, 219, Article 111609. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2023.111609

Based on a deprotection reaction and intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) mechanism induced by hydrazine hydrate, a fluorescent probe for the rapid recognition of hydrazine hydrate (N2H4·H2O) was designed. A simple one-step condensation reaction was... Read More about Ratiometric red aggregation-induced emission luminogens for hydrazine hydrate detection.

A pyrene-based platform for studying the relationship of steric effects on optical properties (2023)
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Song, X., Wang, M., Liu, W., Zheng, H., Redshaw, C., Feng, X., Zhao, Z., & Tang, B. Z. (2023). A pyrene-based platform for studying the relationship of steric effects on optical properties. Dyes and pigments : an international journal, 219, Article 111532. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2023.111532

Triphenylamine (TPA) is a weak fluorophore with an aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) effect. By integrating pyrene and different substituents (such as benzene, pyrene, phenylcarbazole, tetraphenylethylene (TPE)), a set of new pyrene-based TPA analog... Read More about A pyrene-based platform for studying the relationship of steric effects on optical properties.

Novel pyrene-based aggregation-induced emission luminogen (AIEgen) composite phase change fibers with satisfactory fluorescence anti-counterfeiting, temperature sensing, and high-temperature warning functions for solar-thermal energy storage (2023)
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Huang, J., Liu, Y., Lin, J., Su, J., Redshaw, C., Feng, X., & Min, Y. (2023). Novel pyrene-based aggregation-induced emission luminogen (AIEgen) composite phase change fibers with satisfactory fluorescence anti-counterfeiting, temperature sensing, and high-temperature warning functions for solar-thermal energy storage. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 6(4), Article 126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-023-00706-4

Advanced multifunctional composite materials have been a significant force in the advancement of efficient solar-thermal energy conversion and storage, which is critical to address current energy shortage problems. In this study, novel phase change m... Read More about Novel pyrene-based aggregation-induced emission luminogen (AIEgen) composite phase change fibers with satisfactory fluorescence anti-counterfeiting, temperature sensing, and high-temperature warning functions for solar-thermal energy storage.