A rhodamine-conjugated fluorescent and colorimetric receptor for the detection of Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions: environmental utility and smartphone integration
Karuppaiyan Kaviya, Ramar Rajamanikandan, Madhappan Santhamoorthy, Mohammad Abul Farah, Kailasam Saravana Mani
Abstract
A new rhodamine-based turn-on fluorescent probe (RME) was synthesized through a simple condensation reaction. The designed sensor exhibits the potential for selective sensing of Cu 2+ ions via “turn-on” colorimetric and fluorometric responses.
Topics & Concepts
FluorescenceConjugated systemRhodamineChemistryIonRhodamine BPhotochemistryChromatographyEnvironmental chemistryBiochemistryOrganic chemistryOpticsPhysicsCatalysisPolymerPhotocatalysisAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionBiosensors and Analytical Detection