Ultra-hybrid sensor based on magnetic and fluorescent biomaterial for the sensitive/selective detection of toxic Ag+ and Hg2+ ions in real samples

A novel fluorescent chemosensor enables dual-channel selective “turn-on” detection of Hg2+ and Ag+via distinct thiophilic effects, essential mechanisms, and excellent sensing performance for mercury(ii) in aggregated states

“…9–12 Accordingly, various fluorescent sensors for Hg 2+ or Ag + ions have been successfully constructed by using biomacromolecules, luminescent nanoparticles, polymers and small molecules as receptors. 13–17…”