Toxic analyte sensing and their extraction/removal are two vital tools for environmental remediation and economic benefits. A detection method requires a sensor that signals the presence of a targeted analyte, while an extraction/removal method needs an extractant, which binds the analyte strongly for its effective removal process. Most of the organic fluorophores fail to do both the jobs simultaneously, considering the contradictory intrinsic requirements of both the processes. That is why most often, a hydrophilic sensor is used for sensing studies, and a hydrophobic extractant is used for extraction studies. Therefore, to bring out synergy in their dual-functional activity, we are working on functionalized materials as a single platform for the dual applications of sensing and extraction. We also emphasize the recyclability of these materials for sustainability

Patent Application No: 202111052187

Inorg. Chem. 2019, 58, 7209-7219, I.F: 5.43