An unusual OFF–ON fluorescence sensor for detecting mercury ions in aqueous media and living cells

• DOI: 10.1039/c3cc47915c
• Publication Date: 2013-12-23T11:30:16Z
• Authors: Maozhong Tian; Libing Liu; Yongjun Li; Ruifeng Hu; Taifeng Liu; Huibiao Liu; Shu Wang; Yuliang Li
• Keywords: Mercury; Aqueous medium

A novel azo derivative sensor (BDAA) based on alkynes was designed and utilized to direct detection of Hg(2+) in aqueous solution living cells. The new strategy achieved off switchable fluorescence. permits the highly selective sensitive Hg(2+). This can be used for imaging