A highly selective ratiometric fluorescent chemosensor for Cd2+ ions†
Abstract
A phenanthroxazole-based fluorescent sensor for Cd2+ has been developed. Of particular significance is the specific ratiometric response of the sensor toward Cd2+ without interference from other biologically important metal ions including Zn2+. The test paper made of this sensor exhibits both absorption and fluorescent color changes when exposed to Cd2+ aqueous solution.