Boron fused pyrazolyl zinc salen as a self-powered ultra-sensitive sensor for pico-molar nicotine detection in realistic smoke environments

Key Points

• To develop a highly sensitive sensor for detecting nicotine, particularly in harmful smoke environments.
• Synthesis of boron fused pyrazolyl zinc salen compound
• Testing sensor performance in realistic smoke conditions
• Assessment of sensitivity to pico-molar nicotine levels
• Achieved pico-molar detection sensitivity for nicotine
• Demonstrated effectiveness in complex smoke environments
• Indicated potential for health impact monitoring and regulation