Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200, Zhongbei Rd., Zhongli Dist., Taoyuan City, 320314, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200, Zhongbei Rd., Zhongli Dist., Taoyuan City, 320314, Taiwan, Republic of China; Center for Nano Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200, Zhongbei Rd., Zhongli Dist., Taoyuan City, 320314, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Anal Chim Acta. 2024 Sep 1;1320:343032. doi: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.343032. Epub 2024 Jul 26.
Quaternary phosphonium salts, a significant category of organophosphorus compounds, have garnered substantial attention from chemists due to their wide range of applications across various research areas. These compounds are utilized in organic synthesis, catalysis, medicinal chemistry, natural materials, and coordination chemistry. Their versatility and effectiveness in these fields make them valuable tools in scientific research. Despite their extensive use in various applications, the potential of quaternary phosphonium compounds as fluorescent agents for revealing latent fingerprints (LFPs) remains largely unexplored, presenting an exciting opportunity for further research and development in forensic science. In this study, we designed molecules that combine the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) chromophore with triphenylphosphine to create a series of novel AIE amphiphiles, namely TPP1, TPP2, and TPP3. Through precise adjustment of the carbon chain length between the phenoxy group and the terminal triphenylphosphine, we were able to finely tune the nanostructures and hydrophobicity of the materials. TPP3 emerged as the optimal candidate, possessing the ideal particle size and hydrophobicity to effectively bind to LFPs, thus enabling efficient fingerprint visualization with enhanced fluorescence upon aggregation. Our findings introduce an innovative approach to fingerprint visualization, offering high selectivity, superior imaging of level 3 structures, and long-term effectiveness (up to 30 days). Additionally, TPP3's outstanding performance in imaging level 3 structures of LFPs is beneficial for analyzing incomplete LFPs and identifying individuals. By significantly improving the detection and analysis of LFPs, this approach ensures more accurate and reliable identification, making it invaluable for forensic investigations and security measures. The adaptability of these compounds to various fingerprint surfaces highlights their potential in diverse practical applications, enhancing their utility in both forensic science and security fields. This versatility allows for precise fingerprint visualization across different scenarios, making them a critical tool for advancing biometric and security technologies.
季铵盐作为有机磷化合物的一个重要类别,由于其在各个研究领域的广泛应用而引起了化学家的极大关注。这些化合物被用于有机合成、催化、药物化学、天然材料和配位化学。它们在这些领域的多功能性和有效性使它们成为科学研究中非常有价值的工具。尽管它们在各种应用中得到了广泛的应用,但季铵盐化合物作为揭示潜在指纹(LFPs)的荧光剂的潜力在很大程度上尚未得到探索,这为法医科学的进一步研究和发展提供了令人兴奋的机会。在这项研究中,我们设计了将聚集诱导发光(AIE)发色团与三苯基膦结合的分子,从而创造了一系列新型 AIE 两亲分子,即 TPP1、TPP2 和 TPP3。通过精确调整苯氧基和末端三苯基膦之间的碳链长度,我们能够精细调节材料的纳米结构和疏水性。TPP3 是最佳的候选者,具有理想的粒径和疏水性,能够有效地与 LFPs 结合,从而在聚集时能够有效地可视化指纹并增强荧光。我们的发现为指纹可视化引入了一种创新方法,提供了高选择性、对 3 级结构的卓越成像效果和长期效果(长达 30 天)。此外,TPP3 对 LFPs 的 3 级结构成像的出色表现有利于分析不完整的 LFPs 和识别个体。通过显著提高 LFPs 的检测和分析,这种方法确保了更准确和可靠的识别,使其在法医调查和安全措施中具有不可估量的价值。这些化合物对各种指纹表面的适应性突出了它们在各种实际应用中的潜力,增强了它们在法医科学和安全领域的实用性。这种多功能性允许在不同场景下进行精确的指纹可视化,使其成为推进生物识别和安全技术的关键工具。
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