Li Liu , Bo Xiao , Ran Cen , Zi-Yun Li , Shang-Wei Yuan , Xin Xiao
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Abstract
Fe(CN)63−, a stable cyanide complex, decomposes under alkaline or photolytic conditions to release toxic CN−, an industrially important but highly hazardous anion. To address this environmental issue, we synthesized blue-fluorescent carbon dots using cucurbit[8]uril (Q[8]) and EDTA as precursors. These carbon dots form ion associates with Fe(CN)63−, significantly altering their absorption spectrum and markedly enhancing the Resonance Rayleigh Scattering (RRS) signal, with a detection limit as low as 4.86 nM. Additionally, these nanomaterials effectively remove Fe(CN)63− from aqueous solutions. Within the concentration range of 40 to 100 μM, the removal efficiency exceeds 80 %. The Q[8]-derived framework combines selective recognition with efficient adsorption, demonstrating its potential for real-time monitoring and remediation of toxic ferricyanides in aquatic environments.
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The Microchemical Journal is a peer reviewed journal devoted to all aspects and phases of analytical chemistry and chemical analysis. The Microchemical Journal publishes articles which are at the forefront of modern analytical chemistry and cover innovations in the techniques to the finest possible limits. This includes fundamental aspects, instrumentation, new developments, innovative and novel methods and applications including environmental and clinical field.
Traditional classical analytical methods such as spectrophotometry and titrimetry as well as established instrumentation methods such as flame and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, gas chromatography, and modified glassy or carbon electrode electrochemical methods will be considered, provided they show significant improvements and novelty compared to the established methods.