Harnessing host–guest recognition and electron transfer in MXene–Fe3O4@Au–pillararene for enhanced 4-nitrophenol monitoring

Abstract

4-Nitrophenol (4-NP) is a major environmental pollutant, and its health risks call for efficient recognition methods. Here, we developed a Ti3C2Tx MXene-supported cationic [2]biphenyl-extended pillar[6]arene-functionalized Fe3O4@Au platform for 4-nitrophenol detection. It relies on host–guest recognition, fast electron transfer, and Fe2+/Fe3+ catalysis, achieving excellent electrocatalytic performance in environmental applications.

Graphical abstract: Harnessing host–guest recognition and electron transfer in MXene–Fe3O4@Au–pillararene for enhanced 4-nitrophenol monitoring

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
31 Mar 2026
Accepted
02 Jun 2026
First published
05 Jun 2026

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article

Harnessing host–guest recognition and electron transfer in MXene–Fe3O4@Au–pillararene for enhanced 4-nitrophenol monitoring

Z. Shu, T. Wang, J. Chen, X. Zhang, X. Zhu, D. Fan, M. Zhu, Y. Wang, Y. Yao and J. Wang, Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article , DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01992G

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