We report a ratiometric lead fluorescent sensor (LFS-1) with high affinity to Pb2+ that shows considerable selectivity over 12 other physiological related metal cations in aqueous media. Binding induces excimer formation, providing a highly sensitive ratiometric measure of lead concentrations.
Revised: January 20, 2014 |
Published: May 25, 2011
Citation
Hou C., Y. Xiong, N. Fu, C.C. Jacquot, T.C. Squier, and H. Cao. 2011.Turn-on Ratiometric Fluorescent Sensor for Pb+2 Detection.Tetrahedron Letters 52, no. 21:2692-2696.PNNL-SA-80614.doi:10.1016/j.tetlet.2011.03.075