An “AIE + ESIPT” mechanism-based benzothiazole-derived fluorescent probe for the detection of Hg<sup>2+</sup>and its applications
Yanru Huang, Ying Li, Ying Li, Yang Li, Yang Li, Keli Zhong, Lijun Tang
Abstract
A simple “AIE + ESIPT” mechanism-based fluorescent probe for Hg 2+ detection has been developed. The probe is applicable to detect Hg 2+ in living cells, natural water, and seafood samples.
Topics & Concepts
BenzothiazoleChemistryFluorescenceMechanism (biology)Aggregation-induced emissionPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryOpticsEpistemologyPhysicsPhilosophyMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionLuminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsAnalytical Chemistry and Sensors