Issue 7, 2023

Detection of exposed phosgene in household bleach: development of a selective and cost-effective sensing tool

Abstract

Sensing of gaseous environment pollutants and health hazards is in demand these days and in this regard, lethal phosgene has emerged as a leading entrant. In this contribution, we have successfully developed a facile chemodosimeter (ANO) based on an anthracene fluorophore and oxime recognition site with an interesting mechanism to sense lethal phosgene evolved from bleaching powder, a very popular disinfectant and sanitizer. The ANO probe is highly competent in recognizing deadly phosgene in solution and in the gaseous phase with a detection limit in the nanomolar range (1.52 nM). The sensing mechanism is confirmed by UV-vis, emission spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and computational studies.

Graphical abstract: Detection of exposed phosgene in household bleach: development of a selective and cost-effective sensing tool

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Article type
Communication
Submitted
25 apr 2023
Accepted
14 jun 2023
First published
14 jun 2023

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1144-1149

Detection of exposed phosgene in household bleach: development of a selective and cost-effective sensing tool

S. Saha and P. Sahoo, Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023, 25, 1144 DOI: 10.1039/D3EM00171G

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