Host–guest recognition-induced color change of water-soluble pillar[5]arene modified silver nanoparticles for visual detection of spermine analogues

• DOI: 10.1039/c3cc48358d
• Publication Date: 2013-11-13T09:35:53Z
• Authors: Yong Yao; Yujuan Zhou; Jing Dai; Shiyu Yue; Min Xue
• Keywords: 01 natural sciences; 0104 chemical sciences

Silver nanoparticles with narrow size distribution were prepared in the presence of a water-soluble pillar[5]arene. They could be used for visual detection of spermine analogues in water through host-guest interactions.