Controlled lanthanide–organic framework nanospheres as reversible and sensitive luminescent sensors for practical applications†
Abstract
Two novel 3D frameworks were synthesized, and further nanosized to form nanospheres. Studies revealed that 2 is the first MOF-based luminescent sensor for detecting cyclohexane, and this is also the first time that quick regeneration, high sensitivity, high yield, and easy nanocrystallization of MOF-based luminescent sensors have been simultaneously realized.