Abstract
In this study, we report a straightforward strategy for Hg2+ ion detection. Fluorescent Au nanoparticles (NPs) were one-pot synthesized using a polymer (polyvinyl pyrrolidone [PVP]) as both capping and fluorescence agent. The as-synthesized PVP-Au NPs showed a remarkably rapid response selectively for Hg2+ ions compared to 14 other metal ions. The detection limit of Hg2+ was estimated at 100 nM. We discuss the emission and quenching mechanism of the PVP-Au NPs, the former being attributed to metal enhanced fluorescence and the latter being related to static quenching by Hg2+. The fluorescence of PVP-Au NPs offers an efficient and reliable strategy for Hg2+ ions detection. They therefore have a great potential for applications in health and environmental monitoring.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1645-1652 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Applied Spectroscopy |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Nov 2018 |
Keywords
- Gold nanoparticles
- Hg sensor
- PVP
- fluorescent sensor
- metal enhanced fluorescence
- polyvinyl pyrrolidone