A multi-channel sensor based on 8-hydroxyquinoline ferrocenoate for probing Hg(II) ion

Lei Shi, Wei Song, Yang Li, Da Wei Li, Kalen N. Swanick, Zhifeng Ding, Yi Tao Long

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Abstract

A new sensing molecule 8-hydroxyquinoline ferrocenoate (Fc-Q) which combines ferrocene and 8-hydroxyquinoline moieties was synthesized and applied as a multi-channel sensor for the detection of Hg2+ ion. Fc-Q can coordinate with Hg2+ to give colorimetric, fluorescent and electrochemical responses. Upon complexation with Hg2+ ion, the characteristic absorption peak is red-shifted (δλ= 45 nm), the fluorescent intensity is quenched at 303 nm, and the oxidation peak is cathodic shifted (δE1/2 =?149 mV). Quantitatively analyzedHg2+ ions at the range of ppb level could be achieved by electrochemical response. For the practical application of sensing Hg2+ in real world water, Fc-Q modified screen-printed carbon electrodes were obtained for facile, sensitive, and on-site analysis of Hg2+.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)900-904
Number of pages5
JournalTalanta
Volume84
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 May 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 8-Hydroxyqinoline
  • Ferrocene
  • Multi-channel sensor
  • Screen-printed carbon electrode

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