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New Fluorescent Sensor Detects Mercury and Iron in Vetiver Grass and Spinach
Jenn Hoskins
17th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, developed a new fluorescence probe to detect mercury (Hg2+) and iron (Fe3+) ions in food samples
- The probe, made from mesoporous silica functionalized with 1,8-diaminonaphthalene, showed high sensitivity and selectivity for detecting these heavy metals
- The probe successfully measured Hg2+ and Fe3+ levels in vetiver grass and spinach, demonstrating its practical application for monitoring heavy metal pollution in food
EnvironmentBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Diaminonaphthalene functionalized LUS-1 as a fluorescence probe for simultaneous detection of Hg2+ and Fe3+ in Vetiver grass and Spinach.
Published 16th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66453-8
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