Turn on Fluorescence Sensing of Zn2+ Based on Fused Isoindole-Imidazole Scaffold

Optical chemosensors caused a revolution in the field of sensing due to their high specificity, sensitivity, and fast detection features. Imidazole derivatives have offered promising features in the literature as they bear suitable donor/acceptor groups for the selective analytes in the skeleton. In this work, an isoindole-imidazole containing a Schiff base chemosensor (1-{3-[(2-Diethylamino-ethylimino)-methyl]-2-hydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl}-2H-imidazo[5,1-a]isoindole-3,5-dione) was designed and synthesized. The complete sensing phenomena have been investigated by means of UV-Vis, fluorescence, lifetime measurement, FT-IR, NMR and ESI-MS spectroscopic techniques. The optical properties of the synthesized ligand were investigated in 3:7 HEPES buffer:DMSO medium and found to be highly selective and sensitive toward Zn²⁺ ion through a fluorescence turn-on response with detection limit of 0.073 μm. Furthermore, this response is effective in gel form also. The competition studies reveal that the response of the probe for Zn²⁺ ion is unaffected by other relevant metal ions. The stoichiometric binding study was performed utilizing Job’s method which indicated a 1:1 sensor–Zn²⁺ ensemble. Computational calculations were performed to pinpoint the mechanism of sensing.     

Synthesis of Novel Diketopyrrolopyrrole-Rhodamine Conjugates and Their Ability for Sensing Cu2+ and Li+

The search for accurate and sensitive methods to detect chemical substances, namely cations and anions, is urgent and widely sought due to the enormous impact that some of these chemical species have on human health and on the environment. Here, we present a new platform for the efficient sensing of Cu²⁺ and Li⁺ cations. For this purpose, two novel photoactive diketopyrrolopyrrole-rhodamine conjugates were synthesized through the condensation of a diketopyrrolopyrrole dicarbaldehyde with rhodamine B hydrazide. The resulting chemosensors 1 and 2, bearing one or two rhodamine hydrazide moieties, respectively, were characterized by ¹H and ¹³C NMR and high-resolution mass spectrometry, and their photophysical and ion-responsive behaviours were investigated via absorption and fluorescence measurements. Chemosensors 1 and 2 displayed a rapid colorimetric response upon the addition of Cu²⁺, with a remarkable increase in the absorbance and fluorescence intensities. The addition of other metal ions caused no significant effects. Moreover, the resulting chemosensor-Cu²⁺ complexes revealed to be good probes for the sensing of Li⁺ with reversibility and low detection limits. The recognition ability of the new chemosensors was investigated by absorption and fluorescence titrations and competitive studies.     

Highly Sensitive Ratiometric Chemosensor for Selective ′Naked‐Eye′ Nanomolar Detection of Co2+ in Semi‐Aqueous Media

An easy‐to‐prepare chemosensor, (E)‐1‐(phthalazine‐4‐yl)‐2‐(1‐(pyridine‐2‐yl)ethylidene) hydrazine ( 3 ), structurally characterized by single X‐ray crystallography, is developed for the selective and sensitive detection of Co²⁺ in aqueous media. Chemosensor 3 shows both absorption and fluorescence responses to Co²⁺ by forming a 1:1 complex (among the surveyed metal ions) with a detection limit down to 50 nM . It can also be used as a ′naked‐eye′ sensor due to the outstanding visible and emission color changes from yellow to red and blue to orange, respectively.     

Random Copolymers of Styrene with Pendant Fluorophore Moieties: Synthesis and Applications as Fluorescence Sensors for Nitroaromatics

Five random copolymers comprising styrene and styrene with pendant fluorophore moieties, namely pyrene, naphthalene, phenanthrene, and triphenylamine, in molar ratios of 10:1, were synthesized and employed as fluorescent sensors. Their photophysical properties were investigated using absorption and emission spectral analyses in dichloromethane solution and in solid state. All copolymers possessed relative quantum yields up to 0.3 in solution and absolute quantum yields up to 0.93 in solid state, depending on their fluorophore components. Fluorescence studies showed that the emission of these copolymers is highly sensitive towards various nitroaromatic compounds, both in solution and in the vapor phase. The detection limits of these fluorophores for nitroaromatic compounds in dichloromethane solution proved to be in the range of 10⁻⁶ to 10⁻⁷ mol/L. The sensor materials for new hand-made sniffers based on these fluorophores were prepared by electrospinning and applied for the reliable detection of nitrobenzene vapors at 1 ppm in less than 5 min.     

A Selective Fluoroionophore Based on BODIPY‐functionalized Magnetic Silica Nanoparticles: Removal of Pb2+ from Human Blood

Get the lead out : The title fluorescence receptor exhibits a high affinity and selectivity for Pb²⁺ over competing metal ions in water (see picture) with an overall emission change of approximately 8‐fold at the emission maximum for Pb²⁺. The fluorescence receptor can remove 96 % of 100 ppb Pb²⁺ from human blood, and can be useful and effective for the selective and rapid removal of Pb²⁺ in vivo.

     

Sensitive,Selective and Reliable Detection of Fe3+ in Lake Water via Carbon Dots-Based Fluorescence Assay

In this study, C-dots were facilely synthesized via microwave irradiation using citric acid and ethylenediamine as carbon precursors. The fluorescence emissions of the C-dots could be selectively quenched by Fe³⁺, and the degree of quenching was linearly related to the concentrations of Fe³⁺ presented. This phenomenon was utilized to develop a sensitive fluorescence assay for Fe³⁺ detection with broad linear range (0–250, 250–1200 μmol/L) and low detection limit (1.68 μmol/L). Most importantly, the assay demonstrated high reliability towards samples in deionized water, tap water and lake water, which should find potential applications for Fe³⁺ monitoring in complicated environments.     

金属-有机框架材料的荧光探测应用进展

金属-有机框架材料(metal-organic frameworks,MOFs)是一类由金属离子或金属离子簇与有机配体自组装而成的杂化多孔材料。 极高的比表面积和孔隙率,组成和结构可调节等特点赋予该材料灵活的设计性和丰富的功能性。 金属-有机框架材料的金属离子、有机配体和装载的客体分子等皆可作为发光中心,并能对离子或小分子产生特异性荧光响应,因此在荧光探测方面有广泛应用。 本文主要综述了近年来金属-有机框架材料在荧光探测方向的研究进展以及应用前景。     

天然水中钙镁离子的测定

对Ｃａ２＋、Ｍｇ２＋在含２×１０３ｍｏｌ／ＬＥＤＴＡ和１５×１０２ｍｏｌ／Ｌ硼砂载体溶液中的毛细管电泳行为进行了讨论,并在２００ｎｍ、３５℃、２０ｋＶ的优化条件下,５ｍｉｎ内对天然水中的Ｃａ２＋、Ｍｇ２＋离子进行了同时定量,为分析水质硬度提供了一种高效、快速的测定方法。     

Sensitive and Selective Fluorescence Detection of Phenoxyacid Herbicides by Liquid Chromatography with On-Line Ion-Pair Extraction

Abstract

Fluorescent probes, especially a newly synthesized N-substituted 1-cyanobenz[f]-isoindole quaternary ammonium fluorophore, were used as counter ions in a reaction detector for on-line ion-pair extraction of phenoxyacid herbicides. The probe was used in an on-line post-column set-up coupled to a reversed-phase chromatographic system. After separation on an C-8-bonded silica column using an aqueous methanol (pH 2.5) mobile phase, the herbicides were on-line deprotonated by post-column addition of a 10mM sodium phosphate buffer (pH 8.0), in which the probe was dissolved. Subsequently, the ion-pairs were extracted on-line with chloroform-1-butanol (80:20, v/v) and were monitored by fluorescence detection. Using this system, at least seven herbicides could be separated. The detection limits of 2,4-dichlorophe xyacetic acid and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid were 400 pg (S/N = 3). The repeatability, based on peak height measurements, for 100ng injections was about 0.5%. Calibration curves were linear over the investigated range of 1–100ng, with correlation coefficients of 0.999 for the two analytes. Application to a drinking water sample is presented.     

Development of a Fluorescent Pb2+ Sensor

A real turn‐on : The emission intensity of heterocycle 1 increases upon binding to Pb²⁺. Thus, 1 acts as a small‐molecule “turn‐on” fluorescent sensor for lead. The sensor is highly selective and is functional over a wide range of pH values.

     

原子荧光法测定饮用水中汞

汞含量是生活用水中的重要毒理学指标.将水中汞在酸性介质中消解,被硼氢化钠还原成原子态,用原子荧光法测定.方法的检出限为1.1×10-3μg/L,线性范围为1.2×10-2μg/L~1.20μg/L,相对标准偏差为6.3%,加标回收率87.6%~112.5%.     

A Fluorescent and Colorimetric Sensor for Nanomolar Detection of Co2+ in Water

A new disulfide‐based, imine‐linked fluorescent receptor 1 was processed into organic nanoparticles (ONPs) with an average particle size of 79 nm. The photophysical properties of the ONPs were evaluated by UV/Vis absorption spectroscopy. Receptor 1 selectively recognized Co²⁺ ions in water with a detection limit down to 88 nm.     

Exclusive Detection of Sub‐Nanomolar Levels of Palladium(II) in Water: An Excellent Probe for Multiple Applications

A new colorimetric probe has been developed for the detection and estimation of Pd^II at sub‐nanomolar concentrations. The probe consisted of rhodamine (signaling unit), which was linked with a bis‐picolyl moiety (binding site) through a phenyl ring. Pd^II induced opening of the spirolactam ring of the probe with the generation of a prominent pink color. The excellent selectivity of the probe towards Pd^II over Pd⁰ or Rh^II ensured its potential utility for the detection of residual palladium contamination in pharmaceutical drugs and in Pd‐catalyzed reactions. The probe showed a “turn‐on” (bright yellow) fluorescence upon the addition of Pd^II, which made it suitable for the detection of Pd contaminants in mammalian cells.     

离子选择电极法测定生活饮用水中氟化物

采用离子选择电极法对生活饮用水中氟化物浓度进行了测定。讨论了水样中pH值、温度、响应时间对测定结果的影响。在最佳条件下,方法的线性范围为0．10～3．0mg／L,相关系数为0．9999,检出限为0．05mg／L,实际水样加标回收率为97％～106％,相对标准偏差（n=5）为0．04％～0．65％。方法简单快速,干扰小,重现性好,加标回收率令人满意,能进行生活饮用水中氟化物浓度的有效测定。     

Aggregation-Induced Emission-Based Sensing Platform for Selective Detection of Zn2+: Experimental and Theoretical Investigations

Fluorescent chemosensors with aggregation induced emission enhancement (AIEE) emerge as promising tools in the field of sensing materials. Herein, we report the design, synthesis and applicability of a Schiff base chemosensor 1-(benzo[1,3]dioxol-4-ylmethylene-hydrazonomethyl)-naphthalen-2-ol ( Hbdhn ) of AIE characteristics that exhibits highly effective and selective response towards Zn²⁺. The sensing effect of Hbdhn was evaluated by means of absorption/emission spectra and corresponding underlying photophysical mechanisms were proposed based on extensive quantum-chemical (TD)DFT calculations. The aggregated states in different DMSO/H₂O ratios and in a presence of Zn²⁺ were examined by fluorescence lifetime measurements, dynamic light scattering and scanning electron microscopy studies. The bioimaging abilities of Hbdhn were evaluated for Zn²⁺ in HepG2 cancer cells. The results demonstrate instant, stable in time and reproducible, colorimetric turn-on response with superb selectivity and sensitivity of Hbdhn towards Zn²⁺, based on chelation enhanced fluorescence mechanism. AIEE improves further Hbdhn properties, leading to strong, long-lived fluorescence, with appearance of rod-like particles, in 90 % of water in DMSO and only 10 % of water in DMSO in the presence of Zn²⁺. All these features combined with successful biomaging studies make Hbdhn one of the most promising candidate for practical applications among recently proposed related systems.     

饮用天然矿泉水的锶限量指标

从锶对人体健康有益、锶的毒性很低、人类可能缺锶以及天然淡水锶含量考察等四个方面论述了提高我国饮用水锶限量指标的必要性,参考动物实验胚胎正常发育需要量、人类流行病学调查最佳饮水锶水平和临床安全剂量,建议将我国饮用天然矿泉水锶限量指标从5mg/L提高到10mg/L。     

离子色谱法测定饮用水中6种阴离子

建立生活饮用水中F~–,Cl~–,PO_3^(3–),PO_4^(3–),SO_3^(2–),SO_4^(2–)6种阴离子的离子色谱检测法。采用戴安DX–120型离子色谱仪及Ion Pac AS9–HC(250 mm×4.0 mm)阴离子交换柱,以5.0 mmo L/L Na_2CO_3–0.6 mmo L/L NaHCO_3溶液为淋洗液,流量为1.2 mL/min。6种阴离子的质量浓度与其色谱峰面积呈良好的线性关系,相关系数为0.999 3~0.999 8,检出限为0.026 4~0.741 4μg/mL(S/N=3)。水样的加标回收率为91.3%~110.0%,测定结果的相对标准偏差为1.65%~3.07%(n=6)。该方法具有操作简单,选择性、准确性好等优点,能够满足饮用水中F~–,Cl~–,PO_3^(3–),PO_4^(3–),SO_3^(2–),SO_4^(2–)6种阴离子的测定要求。