Sensing mechanism of nanofibrous membranes for fluorescent detection of metal ion

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2012 Nov;12(11):8443-7. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2012.6666.

Abstract

We have reported a hexaphenylsilole/polymethyl methacrylate (HPS/PMMA) composite film with a lotus-leaf-like structure shows highly stability and excellent sensitivities for metal ions (Fe3+ and Hg2+) a few years ago. In the above paper, it was considered that the special surface morphology is the important aspects which enhance the stability of the sensor. But it is still a lack of research on the sensing mechanism. In this paper, the sensing mechanism of fiber membrane is continuing to study in detail. The experimental results show that the electron-transfer mechanism is a crucial factor for the fluorescent quenching.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Crystallization / methods
  • Ions
  • Materials Testing
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Metals / analysis*
  • Metals / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure*
  • Particle Size
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence / methods*

Substances

  • Ions
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Metals