A novel "turn-on" fluorescent chemosensor for the selective detection of Al3+ based on aggregation-induced emission

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Jan 11;48(3):416-8. doi: 10.1039/c1cc15681k. Epub 2011 Nov 11.

Abstract

A water-soluble, 'turn-on' fluorescent chemosensor based on aggregation-induced emission (AIE) has been developed. It exhibits rapid response, excellent selectivity, and sensitivity to Al(3+).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum / analysis*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Ions / chemistry
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence*
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Ions
  • Water
  • Aluminum