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Highly sensitive and specific detection of Ni2+ using a novel fluorometric probe in the DMSO-H2O system

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The rapid detection of Ni ions has important research and application value. This paper presents a novel specific turn-off fluorescence probe PCTMP-FS for detecting Ni2+ ions. The carbazole-based compound PCTMP is first synthesized via a two-step reaction. PCTMP-FS comprises PCTMP dispersed into a DMSO-H2O (fw = 30% v/v) mixed solvent. The probe demonstrates prominent selectivity and anti-interference abilities for detecting Ni2+ with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.233 μM. The probe exhibits good applicability over a wide range of acidities. The detecting mechanism of the probe is due to the complex formed by PCTMP and Ni2+ (2:1), which destroys intramolecular charge transfer in the compound. The probe has good repeatability and demonstrates excellent stability and sensitivity for the detection of Ni2+ in real water samples.

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Wang, L., Wang, L. & Ma, J. Highly sensitive and specific detection of Ni2+ using a novel fluorometric probe in the DMSO-H2O system. Photochem Photobiol Sci 23, 527–537 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43630-024-00537-2

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