Selective Molecular Recognition of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) on Calix[4]arene-Functionalized Ag Nanoparticles by Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering
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Abstract
Trace concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been successfully detected using surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy. For such purpose, new SERS substrates have been developed, consisting of Ag nanoparticles, either in suspension or immobilized on glass, obtained by a new method and covered by adsorbed self-assembled calix[4]arene molecules. Among the assayed calix[4]arenes, the 25,27-dicarboethoxy-26,28-dihydroxy-p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene host molecule displays analytical selectivity to the PAH guest systems bearing four benzene rings, mainly pyrene. The host−guest interaction mechanism seems to take place through a π−π stacking interaction leading to a charge transfer between the complex and the metallic surface, which may also induce a notable influence on the surface charge of the metallic nanoparticle.
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