{"title":"Novel Zinc(II) 2,6-dimethoxybenzamidine Schiff Base Complexes: Design, Synthesis, X-ray Crystal Structure, Fluorescence Properties and Density Functional Theory Calculations.","authors":"Jiaxin Zhou, Zhipeng Bao, Huixian Zhang, Qianlong Hao, Ming Yang, Yangyang Song, Yuwei Dong","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04454-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04454-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presents the rational design, synthesis, and comprehensive characterization of three novel zinc(II) Schiff base complexes derived from 2,6-dimethoxybenzamidine ligands. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals these complexes adopt distorted square pyramidal geometries (τ = 0.00-0.42), with their supramolecular architectures stabilized by intricate hydrogen bonding (C-H···Cl) and π···π stacking interactions. Spectroscopic investigations demonstrate ligand-centered fluorescence emissions in the blue-green-yellow region (491-531 nm), with observed red shifts correlating to reduced HOMO-LUMO energy gaps (3.29-3.46 eV) as confirmed by DFT calculations. Notably, complex 3 exhibits superior thermal stability with decomposition onset at 316.5 °C. Beyond fundamental structural insights, this work systematically explores how geometric distortion and intermolecular interactions modulate photophysical properties, providing valuable design principles for developing luminescent materials with potential applications in optoelectronics and sensing. The combined experimental and theoretical approach offers a robust framework for future studies on structure-property relationships in coordination complexes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144760286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yu Zhu Yang, Lei Ao, Xiao Ping Mao, Gui Yong Li, Xiao Ye Luo, Huan Li Liu, Nan Jun Huang
{"title":"A Dual-Functional NIR Fluorescent Probe for Detection SO<sub>2</sub> Derivatives and Colorimetric Sensing pH as well as its Applications in Food Monitoring and Hepatoma Cells Imaging.","authors":"Yu Zhu Yang, Lei Ao, Xiao Ping Mao, Gui Yong Li, Xiao Ye Luo, Huan Li Liu, Nan Jun Huang","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04464-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04464-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Abnormal SO<sub>2</sub> derivative levels can induce mitochondrial dysfunction, which is associated with liver cancer disease. The pH levels is also a significance parameter in the process of food spoilage. It is evident that developing a detection tool for SO<sub>2</sub> derivatives in biological systems and pH fluctuations in food samples is of great significance. Fluorescent probes have specificity and high selectivity, enabling sensitive determination SO<sub>2</sub> derivatives and on-site detection pH changes. Therefore, a dual-functional near-infrared fluorescent probe (probe-OH) for monitoring SO<sub>2</sub> derivatives and colorimetric sensing pH levels was constructed. The probe-OH enables rapid and sensitive determination of HSO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>and \"naked eye\" observation pH due to its high sensitivity and excellent reversibility performance. Additionally, a smartphone application platform was successfully constructed for colorimetric recognition pH level. Meanwhile, probe-OH combined with test strips assist in colorimetric evaluation of the pH changes in meat products during spoilage, and determine the pH value in actual beverages.More importantly, the probe-OH with higher fluorescence efficiency and excellent biocompatibility, will be further applied in the imaging of liver cancer cells. It was found that it can target the mitochondria of liver cancer cells and sense intracellular SO<sub>2</sub> derivatives.This probe-OH is expected to become an effective food monitoring method and an excellent mitochondrial targeting tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144731557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Safa A Badawy, Abdullah I Kamel, Ahmed E Soliman, Mostafa M Abdul Wahab, Anas M Khader, Mahmoud E Abdelgawad, Elaria A Ibrahim, Basant A Mostafa, Karim M Elmezain, Mohamed R Elmorsy
{"title":"Oxadiazole-Based Fluorescent Dyes: Photophysical Characterization and Dual Application in Latent Fingerprint Detection and Security Inks.","authors":"Safa A Badawy, Abdullah I Kamel, Ahmed E Soliman, Mostafa M Abdul Wahab, Anas M Khader, Mahmoud E Abdelgawad, Elaria A Ibrahim, Basant A Mostafa, Karim M Elmezain, Mohamed R Elmorsy","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04441-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04441-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, a series of novel oxadiazole-based fluorescent dyes were synthesized and thoroughly characterized through spectroscopic analysis, theoretical modeling, and application testing. The structural design incorporated donor-acceptor motifs to promote intramolecular charge transfer (ICT), resulting in strong fluorescence across the violet-to-green spectral region (363-536 nm) with large Stokes shifts. The photophysical behavior of the dyes was investigated in solvents of varying polarity, revealing distinct solvatochromic effects and enhanced emission efficiency, particularly for diphenylamine-substituted derivatives. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations supported experimental observations, confirming frontier orbital distributions consistent with ICT. Thermal stability was confirmed via thermogravimetric analysis, with decomposition temperatures exceeding 250 °C. To explore practical utility, the most emissive dyes were successfully embedded into oxadiazole-based microparticles and tested for latent fingerprint development on porous and non-porous surfaces. Additionally, water-based ink formulations prepared from these dyes demonstrated excellent stability and visibility under UV light, making them suitable for covert writing and anti-counterfeiting applications. The combined structural, optical, and application-oriented results highlight the potential of these oxadiazole derivatives as multifunctional fluorescent materials for forensic and security technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144690404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application Value of Chemiluminescence Immunoassay in Thyroid Function Biochemical Testing.","authors":"Yiming Jin, Decheng Shi, Linlin Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04417-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04417-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144659387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karuppasamy Nandhini, Velmurugan Indhuja, Mani Arivazhagan, Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, M P Pachamuthu, Ramalinga Viswanathan Mangalaraja, Malaichamy Ilanchelian
{"title":"Highly Selective Colorimetric Sensor for Cyanide Ions in Water Samples Using Polydopamine-Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles.","authors":"Karuppasamy Nandhini, Velmurugan Indhuja, Mani Arivazhagan, Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, M P Pachamuthu, Ramalinga Viswanathan Mangalaraja, Malaichamy Ilanchelian","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04410-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04410-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Detecting cyanide ions (CN<sup>-</sup>) rapidly and accurately in water is important due to their high toxicity and environmental impact. In this study, we developed a polydopamine stabilized silver nanoparticles (PDA-AgNPs) as a colorimetric probe for the rapid, simple, sensitive and selective determination of CN<sup>-</sup> ions. The PDA-AgNPs were synthesized and characterized using UV-Vis, TEM, XRD, FT-IR, DLS and Zeta potential measurements. On successive additions of CN<sup>-</sup> ions, the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band of PDA-AgNPs at 392 nm was progressively decreased, accompanied by a visible color change from yellow to colorless. This response was attributed to the formation of [Ag(CN)<sub>2</sub>]<sup>-</sup> complexes in the presence of oxygen. The method demonstrated a limit of detection to be 0.12 µM. This colorimetric method exhibited an excellent selectivity towards CN<sup>-</sup> ions detection, over other common interference ions. Further, the proposed assay proved reliable and applicable for real water samples with acceptable recovery percentages. Moreover, to enhance the practical applicability, a smartphone-based detection platform was developed for on-site CN<sup>-</sup> ion monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144618572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design, Synthesis, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Evaluation of Novel 1,2,3-Triazoline Derivatives Bearing benzo[d]isothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide Moiety.","authors":"Hayder Raheem Ali, Ahmed Wahed Naser","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04431-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10895-025-04431-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>1,2,3-triazoline-containing compounds were prepared starting from sodium saccharin salt reacted with allyl chloride to form N- allyl saccharin (1), then reacted with aromatic azides to give compound (2a-g) were hydrolyzed under strong basic conditions to form the carboxylic acid derivative (3a-g). The compounds were identified using analytical and spectral methods [Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and some of them <sup>1</sup>H-NMR, <sup>13</sup>C-NMR] shown in the work. The compounds were tested for their biological and antioxidant activity; some compounds were active and others were not. The recently synthesized fourteen compounds produced positive docking results and suitable binding interactions in molecular docking tests on the target 6ul7(Escherichia coli Dihydrofolate Reductase (DHFR) in complex with a novel inhibitor. Function:Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) is an essential enzyme in the folate biosynthesis pathway. It catalyzes the reduction of dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate, a critical step in the synthesis of nucleotides and DNA. Due to its importance in cell division, DHFR is a prime target for antimicrobial drugs, such as trimethoprim, which inhibit its activity to disrupt bacterial growth). The current findings show that the recently synthesized compounds have promising Escherichia coli inhibitory efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144618571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of Pirfenidone-loaded Fluorescence Nanoparticles to Inhibit Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Modulating Oxidative Stress.","authors":"Ren-Ou Zhou, Neng-Yun Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04444-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04444-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a major cause of cancer-related mortality, is closely associated with oxidative stress-induced cellular damage. To address the limitations of pirfenidone (PFD)-notably its poor bioavailability and lack of tumor specificity-a novel fructose-based fluorescent nanoplatform (1-Fru-2-ATPMS@PFD) was rationally designed and constructed. The system integrates synthetic and natural small molecules with a silane-modified organic framework, offering improved stability, drug-loading capacity, and optical responsiveness. Structural characterizations confirmed successful assembly and PFD encapsulation, while fluorescence measurements revealed distinct ratiometric features suitable for drug sensing. Furthermore, in vitro assays demonstrated effective inhibition of HCC cell proliferation and favorable regulation of oxidative stress biomarkers. These results suggest that 1-Fru-2-ATPMS@PFD holds great potential as a dual-functional material for targeted drug delivery and fluorescence-guided therapeutic monitoring in liver cancer treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144608498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pragyan P Dash, S Mishra, S Puri, Renjith Bhaskaran, Suban K Sahoo, Bigyan R Jali
{"title":"Selective Detection of Water in Methanol by 2,4-Dihydroxy Benzaldehyde Schiff Base and Its Applications: An Experimental and Theoretically Approach.","authors":"Pragyan P Dash, S Mishra, S Puri, Renjith Bhaskaran, Suban K Sahoo, Bigyan R Jali","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04435-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04435-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Selective and sensitivity qualitative detection of tiny amounts of water in organic solvents remains a hot research area due to its tremendous application in pharmaceutical, medical, chemical laboratory, industrial etc. Hence, this work devoted, design a simple and cost-effective Schiff base namely, 4-((thiazol-2-ylimino)methyl)benzene-1,3-diol (L) by simple condensation of 1: 1 molar ration of 2-aminothizaole and 2,4-dihydroxy benzaldehyde. The probe (L) was employed for selective detection of trace water in methanol (CH<sub>3</sub>OH) solvents. The dark yellowish color solution of L changed to light yellow in color upon addition of water, which is visible through naked eye. Upon addition of water to the methanolic solution of L, enhancement of fluorescence was observed with a detection limit (LOD) of 0.1634 wt %. The enhancement of fluorescence emission is due to the formation of aggregation induced emission fluorescence enhancement (AIEE). Further, formation of AIEE was established through dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and quantum mechanical (DFT and TDDFT) analysis. Finally, probe was used to detect qualitatively tiny amounts of moisture in various raw food adducts (wheat, sugar salt, honey) and various building materials (sand, cement, limestone, and fly ash).</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144608500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Switching-Type Fluorescence Probe Based on Carbon Dot Nanocomposites for the Visual Detection of Superoxide Anions.","authors":"Jiao Zhang, Bin Liao, Yuxin Pei, Yuxin Huang, Zhiyan Liu, Yuanqiang Wang, Qinghua Yu, Wanyi Chen","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04414-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04414-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Superoxide anion (O₂⁻), as a crucial member of reactive oxygen species (ROS), plays a pivotal role in cellular function regulation within biological systems and has been extensively implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of numerous diseases. In this paper, we successfully prepare a switching fluorescent probe (O-QD@Ag) for visual monitoring of superoxide anion (O₂⁻) by coating silver nanolayer on the surface of carbon quantum dots (CQDs). The experimental results show that the fluorescence signal of the composite is quenched in the presence of silver nanolayers. A good linear relationship between the fluorescence intensity of the probe and the O₂⁻ concentration is observed within the range of 0.2-2 µM, with a calculated detection limit (LOD) of 190 nM (LOD=[Formula: see text]). This demonstrates the probe's capability for sensitive and quantitative detection of O₂⁻ in biological systems. In addition, O-QD@Ag composite exhibits excellent biocompatibility and low toxicity, which is characterized by low toxicity in normal MCF-10 A and MDA-MB-436 cancer cells, and is suitable for selective detection of intracellular O₂⁻. To sum up, the probe not only provides an effective means to monitor the pathological process of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases but also shows the potential value of application in disease prognosis evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144608501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zongye Nie, Zixin Zhang, Kai Yang, Hao Chen, Hanqing Wu
{"title":"Research Progress on Organic Fluorescent Probes Based on Pesticide Detection.","authors":"Zongye Nie, Zixin Zhang, Kai Yang, Hao Chen, Hanqing Wu","doi":"10.1007/s10895-025-04440-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04440-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The widespread use of pesticides has led to their residues posing a serious threat to the environment and the health of plants and animals, making the development of efficient and convenient detection technologies an urgent priority. Organic fluorescent probes have become a research hotspot owing to their rapid response, visual detection capabilities, and potential for portability. Therefore, this paper reviews the research progress of organic fluorescence detection of pesticides based on the mechanisms of enzymatic reactions, competitive complexation with metal ions, nucleophilic/electrophilic reactions and hydrogen bonding in the past three years (From 2023 to 2025). The aim is to provide theoretical support for future research that needs to focus on the design of synergistic probes with multiple mechanisms, the development of new sensing systems with intelligent responses, and the optimization of detection strategies combined with artificial intelligence algorithms, in order to promote the development of detection technology in the direction of high precision and intelligence, and to provide theoretical support for the construction of pesticide rapid detection platforms applicable to multiple scenarios.</p>","PeriodicalId":15800,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorescence","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144608499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}