Ag@FONPs Nanohybrids Derived from Sulfur-Functionalized Dicarbene Ligand: Efficient Catalysts and Selective Azide Ion Sensors

Key Points

• This research focuses on developing Ag@FONPs nanohybrids using a sulfur-bridged ligand for sensing and catalytic purposes.
• Fabrication of fluorescent organic nanoparticles via water-based re-precipitation method
• Characterization of nanoparticles' fluorescence and catalytic properties
• FONPs exhibited strong blue fluorescence, enhancing visibility in applications
• Nanohybrids demonstrated high catalytic efficiency in targeted reactions
• Selective sensing of azide ions was achieved, indicating practical application potential