Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions

Özgür Yavuz

doi:10.17776/csj.1683087

Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions

Abstract

Thiocyanate (SCN⁻) is an organic anion with various applications; however, it causes serious environmental and health hazards. In this report, a new near-infrared (NIR) chemical sensor based on a phthalocyanine (Pc) platform was devised for the selective, sensitive, and rapid determination of SCN⁻ ions. To enhance the sensor’s longevity, a robust Pc core structure with unique properties was selected. Additionally, a central cobalt (II) ion (Co2+) was incorporated owing to its strong binding affinity for SCN⁻, as previously demonstrated in the literature. The macromolecule DAP-CoPc is the first spectrophotometric probe designed for the selective quantification of SCN⁻ within Pc and porphyrin-based frameworks. The limit of detection (LOD) for the UV–vis titration was determined to be 11.01 μM (0.71 ppm) with a response time of 100 s. Overall, the findings of this study emphasise the exceptional sensing performance of DAP-CoPc, particularly in terms of selectivity, sensitivity, reasonable response time, and durability. This work represents a significant advancement for the development and application of novel NIR sensor platforms for the accurate and fast detection of SCN⁻ in real samples.

Keywords

Cobalt Phthalocyanine, thiocyanate, UV-vis spectrophotometry, chemosensor, Near-Infrared

Thanks

I would like to express my deepest thanks to Prof. Dr. Ismail Yilmaz for providing the research facility.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Analytical Spectrometry, Sensor Technology, Inorganic Chemistry (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Özgür Yavuz ^*
0000-0002-0660-7474
Türkiye

Publication Date

December 30, 2025

Submission Date

April 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 9, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 46 Number: 4

DOI

https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1683087

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https://izlik.org/JA34BM26WX

APA

Yavuz, Ö. (2025). Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, 46(4), 805-811. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1683087

AMA

1.Yavuz Ö. Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions. CSJ. 2025;46(4):805-811. doi:10.17776/csj.1683087

Chicago

Yavuz, Özgür. 2025. “Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 46 (4): 805-11. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1683087.

EndNote

Yavuz Ö (December 1, 2025) Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 46 4 805–811.

IEEE

[1]Ö. Yavuz, “Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions”, CSJ, vol. 46, no. 4, pp. 805–811, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.17776/csj.1683087.

ISNAD

Yavuz, Özgür. “Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 46/4 (December 1, 2025): 805-811. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1683087.

JAMA

1.Yavuz Ö. Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions. CSJ. 2025;46:805–811.

MLA

Yavuz, Özgür. “Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, vol. 46, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 805-11, doi:10.17776/csj.1683087.

Vancouver

1.Özgür Yavuz. Construction of a New Near-Infrared Cobalt Phthalocyanine Platform for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Thiocyanate Ions. CSJ. 2025 Dec. 1;46(4):805-11. doi:10.17776/csj.1683087

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