Affiliation:
1. School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia
Abstract
This study investigates novel ferrocene-based electrochemical sensors for metal cation detection via the design, synthesis and characterisation of ferrocene derivatives. Specifically, this research determines the redox potentials of ferrocene versus decamethylferrocene to provide insight into the redox potential variations. The investigation also examines how electrochemical oxidation of the ferrocene moiety can modulate host affinity for transition metal cations via effects such as electrostatic interactions and changes to coordination chemistry. Metal ion coordination to receptors containing functional groups like imine and quinoline is explored to elucidate selectivity mechanisms. These findings advance the fundamental understanding of ferrocene electrochemistry and host–guest interactions, supporting the development of improved cation sensors with optimised recognition properties, sensitivity and selectivity. Overall, this work lays the necessary groundwork for applications in analytical chemistry and sensor technologies via customised ferrocene-derived materials.
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