DOE OSTI · 1158953
Selective Zn2+ sensing using a modified bipyridine complex
Abstract
A novel fluorescent Zn2+ sensor, 4-(pyridin-2-yl)-3H-pyrrolo[2, 3-c]quinoline (PPQ), has been designed, synthesized and characterized by various spectroscopic and analytical techniques. PPQ exhibits superior detection of Zn2+ in the presence of various cations tested, including Cd2+ and Hg2+, via wavelength shifted fluorescence intensity enhancement. The emission wavelength at 500 nm, ensures probable noninterference from cellular components while performing biological applications.
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Akula, Mahesh, El-Khoury, Patrick Z., Nag, Amit, Bhattacharya, Anupam. 2014-06-01. Selective Zn2+ sensing using a modified bipyridine complex. https://doi.org/10.1039/c4ra00922c
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