A novel colorimetric chemosensor for multiple target ions in aqueous solution: Simultaneous detection of Mn(II) and Fe(II)

Kyung Beom Kim, Gyeong Jin Park, Hyun Kim, Eun Joo Song, Jeong Mi Bae, Cheal Kim

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Abstract

We have synthesized a new Schiff base 1 having julolidine moiety, which detects Mn2 + and Fe2 + through naked eye in aqueous solution. The sensor 1 exhibited significant color changes from pale yellow to orange for Mn2 + and to dark green for Fe2 +. The complex formations were proposed to be 1:1 ratio, based on Job plot and ESI-mass spectrometry analysis. The detection limits of Mn2 + and Fe 2 + were found to be 7.11 μM and 0.14 μM, respectively, which are below the WHO acceptable limits (manganese: 7.28 μM and iron: 5.36 μM) in drinking water.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)237-240
Number of pages4
JournalInorganic Chemistry Communications
Volume46
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2014

Keywords

  • Chemosensor
  • Colorimetric
  • Iron
  • Manganese
  • Schiff base

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