Selective detection of Cu2+ and S2− by a colorimetric chemosensor: Experimental and theoretical calculations

So Young Kim, Seong Youl Lee, Jae Min Jung, Min Seon Kim, Cheal Kim

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Abstract

A multifunctional colorimetric chemosensor 1, based on 4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 2,3-diamino-5-bromopyridine, has been synthesized and characterized. Sensor 1 detected instantly both Cu2+ and S2− by the color change from pale yellow to deep yellow. The binding modes of 1 with Cu2+ and S2− were found to be the 1:1 stoichiometry through Job plot and ESI-mass spectrometry analysis, respectively. In addition, the detection limit of 1 for Cu2+ was found to be 68.6 nΜ which was much lower than WHO guideline (31.5 µΜ) in drinking water. Importantly, sensor 1 could be used to quantify Cu2+ in water samples. Moreover, 1 exhibited a high selectivity for S2− in the presence of other anions. The sensing mechanisms of Cu2+ and S2− by 1 were explained by theoretical calculations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)709-717
Number of pages9
JournalInorganica Chimica Acta
Volume471
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Feb 2018

Keywords

  • Colorimetric chemosensor
  • Copper ion
  • Naked-eye
  • Sulfide
  • Theoretical calculations

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