The rapid industrialization has led to increased environmental issues, particularly water pollution from heavy metals, which significantly affect human health and ecosystems.
Fluorescence detection methods are gaining attention for identifying metal ions due to their speed, sensitivity, affordability, and non-toxic nature, with graphene quantum dots (GQDs) emerging as effective detection tools.
A new probe, created from graphene quantum dots through hydrothermal treatment, shows enhanced fluorescence sensitivity and selectivity for copper (Cu) and cobalt (Co), making it a promising, cost-effective solution for metal ion detection.
Aluminum is a kind of metal that we often encounter. It can also be absorbed by the human body invisibly and will affect our bodies to a certain extent, e.g.