Calix[2]‐<i>m</i>‐benzo[4]phyrin with Aggregation‐Induced Enhanced‐Emission Characteristics: Application as a Hg^II Chemosensor

Abstract

Quenched by mercury: A hybrid, core-modified, expanded calixphyrin was synthesized, confirmed by single-crystal X-ray analysis, and found to exhibit aggregation-induced enhanced-emission (AIEE) characteristics. The aggregate formation was confirmed by HR-TEM analysis. The efficient emission in aqueous solution and in the solid state was utilized for metal-ion-sensing studies, which concluded a potential application for selective detection of HgII ions (see graphic). Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.