Presented
here is a novel design strategy that utilizes anion-functionalized
ionic liquids (ILs) to achieve visual and real-time detection of gaseous
SO2. A coumarin fluorophore was innovatively covalently
linked onto an IL and exhibited fluorescent signal response for SO2 due to strong chemical interactions. The sensor consisting
of this IL displayed high sensitivity and selectivity, even toward
trace amounts of SO2 (<0.2 ppm). Furthermore, this sensor
overcame weak anti-interference ability and water-sensitivity issues.
Benefiting from its excellent solubility, the sensor could be assembled
into a simple and portable membrane device and exhibited excellent
reusability (>12 times). The reported membrane sensor may be used
as a next-generation gas sensor with superior SO2-response
performance, enabling a wide application for monitoring harmful gases.
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