Fluorescent sensors: A bright future for cages

Authors:

• Anna Brzechwa-Chodzyńska,
• Wojciech Drożdż,
• Jack Harrowfield,
• Artur Stefankiewicz

Abstract

This review provides a general overview of the development of fluorescent chemosensors based on closedthree-dimensional architectures and highlights selected examples from research groups which havemade a significant contribution to this field. The basic principles and challenges involved in the designof cage-like fluorescence chemosensors for a variety of guest molecules are covered. Particular attentionis paid to the use of molecular and supramolecular fluorescent architectures for the detection of explo-sives/hazardous substances, aromatics and biologically active compounds.