Visual and Gravimetric CO2 Sensing at High Humidity Levels Enabled by MOF-804 Cofunctionalized with lonic Liquid and m- Cresol Purple

作者: Xiaoyi Xu, Tingting Zhou, Yu Bing, Xukun Wang, Hongtao Jiang, Zhao Song, Tong Zhang
期刊: Adv. Funct. Mater.
卷号: 2024, 2414141
接收日期: 2024-09-28 08:58:56
摘要 Abstract

Abstract

Real-time monitoring of carbon dioxide (CO2) is imperative for medical diagnosis and effective environmental preservation. Despite the formidable challenge posed by the inherent chemical inertness of CO₂ molecules, a pioneering CO2 sensor based on MOF-804 cofunctionalized with ionic liquid (IL) and m-cresol purple (mCP) is successfully developed. By ingeniously integrating hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interactions, and hydrophobic properties within the sensitive layer, the sensor achieves a state-of-the-art sensitivity (Δf = 384 Hz), an exceptionally vast detection range spanning 400–80 000 ppm, and remarkable stability with minimal sensitivity drift even at relative humidity (RH) levels exceeding 80%. Furthermore, the inherent gasochromic property, stemming from the zwitterionic mechanism, paves the way for innovative self-sustaining CO2 test strips and groundbreaking applications, including CO2 tracking and CO2-encrypted security labeling technology. Collectively, the realization of this ultra-sensitive and robust CO2 monitoring approach, coupled with its CO2-triggered visual and multifunctional capabilities, opens up novel avenues for dynamic CO2 detection, advanced military encryption strategies, and enhanced health management systems.