Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
cadmium, ion sensor, monitor concentrations, heavy metal ions, environment
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
In recent years it has become critical to detect and monitor concentrations of heavy metal ions in the environment. Cadmium and other heavy metals have detrimental effects to human health. The main difficulty of sensing these ions is selectively detecting the ions in the presence of other naturally present metal ions such as calcium, zinc, and copper. Fluorescent molecular sensors provide an ideal solution to the problem. These organic sensors can be constructed to selectively bind with target metal ions. While many such sensors exist today, little work has been done to incorporate such sensors into portable sensing devices.
Recommended Citation
Michaelis, David and Savage, Dr. Paul
(2013)
"Cadmium Specific Ion Sensor,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2515.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2515