A molecular-gap device for specific determination of mercury ions.

ABSTRACT: Specific determination/monitoring of trace mercury ions (Hg(2+)) in environmental water is of significant importance for drinking safety. Complementarily to conventional inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and atomic emission/absorption spectroscopy, several methods, i.e., electrochemical, fluorescent, colorimetric, and surface enhanced Raman scattering approaches, have been developed recently. Despite great success, many inevitably encounter the interferences from other metal ions besides the complicated procedures and sophisticated equipments. Here we present a molecular-gap device for specific determination of trace Hg(2+) in both standardized solutions and environmental samples based on conductivity-modulated glutathione dimer. Through a self-assembling technique, a thin film

SUBMITTER: Guo Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3814579 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature