A simple strategy for the visual detection and discrimination of Hg<sup>2+</sup> and CH<sub>3</sub>Hg<sup>+</sup> species using fluorescent nanoaggregates
Nilanjan Dey
Abstract
, being less thiophillic, endures less interaction with cysteine. Mechanistic investigations indicate that thiolated amino acids can bind with the metal ion center and form a tertiary complex (cooperative interaction).
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FluorescenceChemistryAqueous solutionDetection limitAqueous mediumAnalytical Chemistry (journal)Nuclear chemistryChromatographyOrganic chemistryOpticsPhysicsMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionLuminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques