A “turn-on” small molecule fluorescent sensor for the determination of Al 3+ ion in real samples: theoretical calculations, and photophysical and electrochemical properties

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The fluorescence sensing properties of a naphthalene-based acetohydrazide ( 3 ) were investigated. A highly selective “turn-on” response was obtained towards Al 3+ ions, and this was used for real sample analysis and development of paper test strips.