Abstract
Recent events related to the terrorist threats make it clear that real-time and on-site detection of explosives and chemical warfare agents (CWAs) are in an urgent demand. As an artificial mimic of natural receptors, molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) have already been utilized for the detection of hazardous materials due to their strong mechanical strength, flexibility, long-time storage and low cost. The MIP sensors show great promise for the selective and sensitive detection. This review aims to provide a consolidation of information relating to the integration of MIPs and electrochemical, surface acoustic and optical sensors, using the most important or recent illustrative examples.
Keywords: Chemical sensor, chemical warfare agents, explosives, molecularly imprinted polymers, nerve agents.
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Catalytic C-H bond activation as a tool for functionalization of heterocycles
The major topic is the functionalization of heterocycles through catalyzed C-H bond activation. The strategies based on C-H activation not only provide straightforward formation of C-C or C-X bonds but, more importantly, allow for the avoidance of pre-functionalization of one or two of the cross-coupling partners. The beneficial impact of ...read more
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