Remarkable colorimetric sensing of heavy metal ions based on thiol-rich nanoframes.

Chem Commun (Camb)

Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371. and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798.

Published: November 2016

AI Article Synopsis

  • Scientists created colorimetric sensors using meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid nanoframes, shaped by a metal-organic framework, to detect heavy metal ions.
  • The sensors exhibit distinct color changes when exposed to different heavy metal ions, allowing for clear identification.
  • This method enables simple and effective detection and differentiation of harmful heavy metals.

Article Abstract

Novel colorimetric sensors based on meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid nanoframes templated by a metal-organic framework were developed to detect heavy metal ions. Highly specific color changes in response to various heavy metal ions were employed for the easy detection and differentiation of heavy metal ions.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6cc08007cDOI Listing

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