A {Zn4} cluster as a bi-functional luminescence sensor for highly sensitive detection of chloride ions and histidine in aqueous media
Jing Li, Ke-Xin Ma, Yan Yang, Hua Yang, Jing Lu, Dacheng Li, Jianmin Dou, Huiyan Ma, Suna Wang, Yun-Wu Li
Abstract
A novel {Zn4} cluster can efficiently detect Cl − and histidine with low LODs in various aqueous media. The sensing mechanism of Cl − is revealed by various experimental methods and DFT calculations.
Topics & Concepts
LuminescenceMaterials scienceAqueous solutionHistidineAqueous mediumCluster (spacecraft)IonChlorideLuminescent MeasurementsInorganic chemistryNanotechnologyPhysical chemistryOptoelectronicsChemistryComputer scienceOrganic chemistryProgramming languageEnzymeMetallurgyNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesMolecular Sensors and Ion Detection