| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1303973 | Inorganic Chemistry Communications | 2012 | 4 Pages |
A new neutral iridium (III) complex Ir(TBT)2(acac) based on 2-thiophen-2-yl-benzothiazole (TBTH) ligands has been synthesized and characterized. Ir(TBT)2(acac) exhibited color change from red to orange without and with Hg2+, at the same time has a blue shift about 23 nm in fluorescent emission spectra. So it can serve as a highly selective chemodosimeter for Hg2+ with ratiometric and naked-eye detection. The sensor allowed determination of Hg2+ in the working range of 3 μM–10 μM with a detection limit of 2.14 μM. The phosphorescent chemosensor exhibited excellent selectivity and sensitivity for Hg2+ detection.
Graphical abstractA excellent selective and sensitive chemosensory based on neutral iridium (III) complex Ir(TBT)2(acac) has been synthesized and characterized. It can serve as a chemodosimeter for Hg2+ with ratiometric and naked-eye detection.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► A new neutral iridium (III) complex Ir(TBT)2(acac) has been synthesized and characterized. ► It can serve as a chemodosimeter for Hg2+ with ratiometric and naked-eye detection. ► The probe exhibited excellent selective and sensitive luminescent chemodosimeter.
