Alizarin Complexone on Nanocrystalline TiO2: A Heterogeneous Approach to Anion Sensing

Abstract
A novel, heterogeneous approach to “naked‐eye” colorimetric and spectrophotometric anion sensing is demonstrated, employing the molecular receptor alizarin complexone adsorbed onto a nanocrystalline, mesoporous TiO2 film. pH buffer action intrinsic to the TiO2 film allows dip sensing in aqueous solutions. This heterogeneous sensing system exhibits a high selectivity to F and CN anions, high sensitivity, a rapid response time, and excellent reusability.

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