Multifunctional tryptophan-based fluorescent polymeric probes for sensing, bioimaging and removal of Cu<sup>2+</sup> and Hg<sup>2+</sup> ions
Neha Choudhury, Bhuban Ruidas, Biswajit Saha, K. Srikanth, Chitrangada Das Mukhopadhyay, Priyadarsi De
Abstract
Fluorescent polymeric probes were synthesized by amalgamating tryptophan and pyridine side-chain moieties through an imine bond with the aim of selectively sense and remove both Cu<sup>2+</sup> and Hg<sup>2+</sup> ions from aqueous media.
Topics & Concepts
FluorescenceChemistryIonImineAqueous solutionPyridineTryptophanAqueous mediumPolymer chemistryPhotochemistryInorganic chemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryAmino acidCatalysisQuantum mechanicsPhysicsBiochemistryMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionAnalytical Chemistry and SensorsLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials