Recent developments in the creation of a single molecular sensing tool for ternary iron (III), chromium (III), aluminium (III) ionic species: A review

Abstract

Rational design of a molecular sensing tool is an important topic in molecular recognition, signalling, and optoelectronics that has piqued the interest of chemists, biologists, and environmental scientists. Approximately 150 years have passed since the beginning of the fluorescent chemosensor sector. Due to the paramagnetic properties of Cr³⁺ and Al³⁺ , it is tough to prepare a photoluminescence plug-in detector. Most dye-based Al³⁺ sensors must be utilized in organic or mixed solvents for robust hydration of Al³⁺ in water. The sophisticated molecular design of sensors, conversely, allows for the detection of these metal ions in aqueous medium. The design of chemosensors using various fluorophores and their mechanisms of action have been thoroughly discussed. A literature survey covering the design of chemosensors and their mechanisms of action have been thoroughly discussed covering the period 2010-2022 and that was carried out including innovative and exemplary activities from numerous groups throughout the world that have significantly contributed to this sector. The most important advantages of these probes are their aqueous solubility and quick response with outstanding selectivity and sensitivity for temporal distribution with high fidelity of metals in living cells.

Keywords: colorimetric; fluorimetric; molecular sensor; trivalent metal ions.