A multifunctional sensor: Chromogenic sensing for Mn2+ and fluorescent sensing for Zn2+ and Al3+

Yeon Joo Lee, Chaejin Lim, Harim Suh, Eun Joo Song, Cheal Kim

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Abstract

A new multifunctional chemosensor 1 was developed for the detection of Mn2+, Zn2+ and Al3+. This sensor 1 detected Mn2+ ions through a distinct color change from colorless to yellow in MeCN-buffer solution. In addition, the sensor 1 showed significant fluorescence enhancements in the presence of Zn2+ ion and Al3+ ion, respectively, in an organic solvent DMF. Interestingly, the sensor 1 showed a good selectivity and sensitivity toward only Zn2+ ion in aqueous solution and was found to be reversible. In particular, this chemosensor could clearly distinguish Zn2+ from Cd2+. The binding modes of the complexes were determined to be a 1:1 complexation stoichiometry through Job plot, 1H NMR titration, and ESI-mass spectrometry analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)535-544
Number of pages10
JournalSensors and Actuators, B: Chemical
Volume201
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2014

Keywords

  • Aluminum ion
  • Colorimetric
  • Fluorescent
  • Manganese ion
  • Solvent dependence
  • Zinc ion

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