Handy fluorescent paper device based on a curcumin derivative for ultrafast detection of peroxide-based explosives.

We report a handy, simple and inexpensive paper device for extremely sensitive detection of peroxide-based explosives. The sensing device fabricated using a curcumin derivative was capable of ultrafast sensing of triacetone triperoxide. The detection time was below 5 s. Moreover, the sensor retained full function under storage at ambient temperature for at least 120 days.
PMID: 31603447 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Chemical Communications - October 10, 2019 Category: Chemistry Authors: Zhu QH, Zhang GH, Yuan WL, Wang SL, He L, Yong F, Tao GH Tags: Chem Commun (Camb) Source Type: research