文摘
A new fluorescence sensor is developed for simultaneous detection of Hg2+ and Ag+. During the detection process, Hg2+ forms complexes with the fluorescent dye rhodamine B isothiocyanate (RBITC) modified onto the surface of gold nanoparticles(AuNPs), resulting in RBITC’s displacement from the surface of AuNPs and the recovery of fluorescence. Meanwhile, Ag+ forms “C-Ag+-C” complex with C-rich 5-carboxyfluorescein (FAM)-ssDNA modified onto the surface of AuNPs, which keeps the fluorescent dye FAM close to the AuNPs and results in quench of fluorescence. The experimental results show a wide linear range and a good sensitivity. The limit of detection is 1.06 nmol/L for Ag+ and 0.48 nmol/L for Hg2+. This detection method is not only easy to operate but also efficient.