Green synthesis of carbon nanodots as an effective fluorescent probe for sensitive and selective detection of mercury(II) ions
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The present communication reports on the use of sweet potatoes as carbon source for green synthesis of fluorescent carbon nanodots (CNDs) ranging from 1 to 3 nm. We further demonstrate the use of such CNDs as a very effective fluorescent probe for label-free, sensitive, and selective detection of Hg2+ with a detection limit as low as 1 nM. The feasibility of the CNDs for analysis of Hg2+ in a real water sample is also demonstrated successfully.
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OpenAlex topics: Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications · Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity · Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
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