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Fluorescein Based Three-channel Probe for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of CO32− Ions in an Aqueous Environment and Real Water Samples

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We have constructed a novel fluorescein-based fluorescent chemosensor, FL-In, functionalised with an indole moiety and capable of sensing by both the optical “turn-on” and electrochemical detection of carbonate ions (CO32−) in aqueous media. The probe exhibits excellent selectivity and a low detection limit (0.27 µM) regarding carbonate ions by a possible coordination and hydrolysis reaction mechanism. The developed probe successfully detected CO32− ions in different samples of water. Also, in a simple filter paper experiment, we documented its ability to allow the monitoring of CO32− with the naked eye.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge to Muhiddin ÇERGEL for NMR analysis.

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    Erman Karakuş, Eda Erdemir, Garen Suna & Simay Gunduz

  2. Electrochemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Group, National Metrology Institute, (TUBITAK UME), 41470, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey

    Lokman Liv & Şevval Arzu Can

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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by E. Karakuş, E. Erdemir, G. Suna L. Liv, S. Gunduz and Ş. A. Can. The first draft of the manuscript was written by E. Karakuş and L. Liv.

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Karakuş, E., Erdemir, E., Suna, G. et al. Fluorescein Based Three-channel Probe for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of CO32− Ions in an Aqueous Environment and Real Water Samples. J Fluoresc 31, 1617–1625 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-021-02779-0

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