Metal Nanostructures for Environmental Pollutant Detection Based on Fluorescence
Heavy metal ions and pesticides are extremely dangerous for human health and environment and an accurate detection is an essential step to monitor their levels in water. The standard and most used methods for detecting these pollutants are sophisticated and expensive analytical techniques. However,...
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doaj-f13256baee02455b8df92c87feb99cd02021-01-22T00:03:31ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912021-01-011127627610.3390/nano11020276Metal Nanostructures for Environmental Pollutant Detection Based on FluorescenceLuca Burratti0Erica Ciotta1Fabio De Matteis2Paolo Prosposito3Department of Industrial Engineering and INSTM, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Rome, ItalyInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM) CNR Tor Vergata, Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, 00133 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Industrial Engineering and INSTM, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Industrial Engineering and INSTM, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Rome, ItalyHeavy metal ions and pesticides are extremely dangerous for human health and environment and an accurate detection is an essential step to monitor their levels in water. The standard and most used methods for detecting these pollutants are sophisticated and expensive analytical techniques. However, recent technological advancements have allowed the development of alternative techniques based on optical properties of noble metal nanomaterials, which provide many advantages such as ultrasensitive detection, fast turnover, simple protocols, in situ sampling, on-site capability and reduced cost. This paper provides a review of the most common photo-physical effects impact on the fluorescence of metal nanomaterials and how these processes can be exploited for the detection of pollutant species. The final aim is to provide readers with an updated guide on fluorescent metallic nano-systems used as optical sensors of heavy metal ions and pesticides in water.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/276noble metal nanomaterialsengineered nanomaterialsfluorometric sensorswater pollutantsheavy metals detectionpesticides detection |
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Metal Nanostructures for Environmental Pollutant Detection Based on Fluorescence |
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Metal Nanostructures for Environmental Pollutant Detection Based on Fluorescence |
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Metal Nanostructures for Environmental Pollutant Detection Based on Fluorescence |
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Metal Nanostructures for Environmental Pollutant Detection Based on Fluorescence |
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metal nanostructures for environmental pollutant detection based on fluorescence |
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Heavy metal ions and pesticides are extremely dangerous for human health and environment and an accurate detection is an essential step to monitor their levels in water. The standard and most used methods for detecting these pollutants are sophisticated and expensive analytical techniques. However, recent technological advancements have allowed the development of alternative techniques based on optical properties of noble metal nanomaterials, which provide many advantages such as ultrasensitive detection, fast turnover, simple protocols, in situ sampling, on-site capability and reduced cost. This paper provides a review of the most common photo-physical effects impact on the fluorescence of metal nanomaterials and how these processes can be exploited for the detection of pollutant species. The final aim is to provide readers with an updated guide on fluorescent metallic nano-systems used as optical sensors of heavy metal ions and pesticides in water. |
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noble metal nanomaterials engineered nanomaterials fluorometric sensors water pollutants heavy metals detection pesticides detection |
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