A highly sensitive and selective ratiometric Cd2+ fluorescent sensor for distinguishing Cd2+ from Zn2+ based on both fluorescence intensity and emission shift

Yinyin Bao, Bin Liu, Hu Wang, Fanfan Du, Ruke Bai*

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Abstract

A highly selective ratiometric fluorescent sensor for Cd2+ has been successfully prepared, which can distinguish Cd2+ from Zn 2+ with both fluorescence intensity and emission shift. The detection limit is down to nanomolar range concentration in aqueous solution.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1274-1276
Number of pages3
JournalAnalytical Methods
Volume3
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Engineering(all)

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