Abstract
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 Hg 2+, 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 Hg 2+ with ratiometric and naked-eye detection. The sensor allowed determination of Hg 2+ 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 Hg 2+ detection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 178-181 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry Communications |
Volume | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 2-thiophen-2-yl-benzothiazole
- Hg
- Iridium (III) complex
- Phosphorescent chemosensor