Molecular receptors and electrochemical sensors based on functionalized calixarenes

Abstract

The approaches to the design of molecular receptors based on functionalized calixarenes aimed at recogni- tion of ions and neutral organic compounds are considered; such receptors can serve as the basis for potentiometric and amperometric sensors. The application of the receptors is exemplified and analytical characteristics of the sensors are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the factors affect- ing the efficiency of recognition and selectivity and sensi- tivity of the developed sensors. The bibliography includes 173 references. © 2010 Russian Academy of Sciences and Turpion Ltd.