Hexagonal and triangular Au microplates extending over an area of~12,000μm^(2) with thickness in the range 30-1000 nm have been synthesized using a single step thermolysis of(AuCl_(4))^(-)-tetraoctylammonium bromide ...Hexagonal and triangular Au microplates extending over an area of~12,000μm^(2) with thickness in the range 30-1000 nm have been synthesized using a single step thermolysis of(AuCl_(4))^(-)-tetraoctylammonium bromide complex in air.The microplates are self-supporting and can be easily manipulated using a sharp pin,a property which enables them to serve as substrates for living cells.The microplate surface is non-toxic to living cells and can enhance the fluorescence signal from fluorophores residing within the cell by an order of magnitude.In addition,the microplates are smooth and single-crystalline,and ideal as microscopy substrates and molecular electrodes.The growth of the microplates in the initial stages is interesting in that they seem to grow perpendicular to the substrate,as evidenced by in situ microscopy.展开更多
Nowadays, the rapid and effective detection of low doses of heavy metal pollutants in contaminated water is a timely challenge in environmental pollution research. In this study, a rapid and highly sensitive assay for...Nowadays, the rapid and effective detection of low doses of heavy metal pollutants in contaminated water is a timely challenge in environmental pollution research. In this study, a rapid and highly sensitive assay for the detection of Hg^2＋based on quenching of metal-enhanced fluorescence of rhodamine B（RB）has been fabricated. RB and silver nanoparticle were incorporated into the mesoporous siliceous framework spin cast on a quartz glass through post-synthetic incorporation method. The morphology and crystallinity of mesoporous structure and Ag nanoparticle were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analyses. Photoluminescence assays on the hybrid thin film of RB-Ag-SBA15 showed a high enhancement when compared to the intensity of silver free SBA15-RB in the wavelength of 575 nm. The fluorescence of RB-Ag-SBA15 thin film decreased gradually with the increase in the concentration of Hg^2＋and the detection limits were 10.54 nmol/L. Furthermore, the fluorescence intensity increased linearly with the concentration of Hg^2＋in the range from 1.0 ×10^-8mol/L to10× 10^-8mol/L, with a response time of a few seconds. In addition, this system offers a high selectivity over interfering cations such as Cd^2＋ and Pb^2＋. Overall, we have developed an optical assay having a wellordered mesoporous SBA15 containing Ag-RBfor selective detection of Hg^2＋in aqueous solution. The scheme combines the advantages of specific binding interactions between Hg^2＋and RB molecule and optical emission properties of RB. The method is suitable for a single-shot and irreversible analytical assay in a quartz glass/microtiter plate.展开更多
基金B.Radha thanks the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research,India for financial assistance.
文摘Hexagonal and triangular Au microplates extending over an area of~12,000μm^(2) with thickness in the range 30-1000 nm have been synthesized using a single step thermolysis of(AuCl_(4))^(-)-tetraoctylammonium bromide complex in air.The microplates are self-supporting and can be easily manipulated using a sharp pin,a property which enables them to serve as substrates for living cells.The microplate surface is non-toxic to living cells and can enhance the fluorescence signal from fluorophores residing within the cell by an order of magnitude.In addition,the microplates are smooth and single-crystalline,and ideal as microscopy substrates and molecular electrodes.The growth of the microplates in the initial stages is interesting in that they seem to grow perpendicular to the substrate,as evidenced by in situ microscopy.
基金financial support from the Department of Science and Technology,Govt of India through Fast Track Young Scientist Scheme(No.SR/FT/CS-103/2009)
文摘Nowadays, the rapid and effective detection of low doses of heavy metal pollutants in contaminated water is a timely challenge in environmental pollution research. In this study, a rapid and highly sensitive assay for the detection of Hg^2＋based on quenching of metal-enhanced fluorescence of rhodamine B（RB）has been fabricated. RB and silver nanoparticle were incorporated into the mesoporous siliceous framework spin cast on a quartz glass through post-synthetic incorporation method. The morphology and crystallinity of mesoporous structure and Ag nanoparticle were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analyses. Photoluminescence assays on the hybrid thin film of RB-Ag-SBA15 showed a high enhancement when compared to the intensity of silver free SBA15-RB in the wavelength of 575 nm. The fluorescence of RB-Ag-SBA15 thin film decreased gradually with the increase in the concentration of Hg^2＋and the detection limits were 10.54 nmol/L. Furthermore, the fluorescence intensity increased linearly with the concentration of Hg^2＋in the range from 1.0 ×10^-8mol/L to10× 10^-8mol/L, with a response time of a few seconds. In addition, this system offers a high selectivity over interfering cations such as Cd^2＋ and Pb^2＋. Overall, we have developed an optical assay having a wellordered mesoporous SBA15 containing Ag-RBfor selective detection of Hg^2＋in aqueous solution. The scheme combines the advantages of specific binding interactions between Hg^2＋and RB molecule and optical emission properties of RB. The method is suitable for a single-shot and irreversible analytical assay in a quartz glass/microtiter plate.
