A highly selective indole-based sensor for Zn<sup>2+</sup>, Cu<sup>2+</sup>, and Al<sup>3+</sup> ions with multifunctional applications
Gujuluva Gangatharan Vinoth Kumar, Parkhi Sharma, Govindhan Thiruppathi, P. Sundararaj, Apparao Draksharapu
Abstract
We developed an indoline-based receptor ( R ) that selectively detects Al 3+ , Cu 2+ , and Zn 2+ via UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. R shows strong Zn 2+ sensing in C. elegans , and utility in logic gates and keypad lock systems.
Topics & Concepts
IonMaterials scienceIndole testNuclear chemistryRadiochemistryAnalytical Chemistry (journal)ChemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsElectrochemical sensors and biosensors