Monolayer-protected metal nanoparticles (NPs) have gained a great deal of attention in the
past decade because of their unique electronic properties and potential optical-sensing …

The method presented here provides a direct way to determine mercury in tap water
samples at the parts-per-trillion level. Its outstanding selectivity and sensitivity results from …

Parameters for selective colorimetric sensing of mercury( ii ) in aqueous solutions using
mercaptopropionic acid-modified gold nanoparticles - Chemical Communications (RSC …

ABSTRACT Fabrication of Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) based fiber optic sensor for
mercury detection utilizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)–PVA hybrid as sensing material is …

Heavy metal ion pollution poses severe risks in human health and the environment. Driven
by the need to detect trace amounts of mercury, this article demonstrates, for the first time …

We have developed a new highly selective and sensitive technique for the detection of Hg2+
using DNA-functionalized gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) and OliGreen. This system is the first …

We reported a sensitive surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor for the detection of Hg2+
in aqueous solution by using a thymine (T)-rich, mercury-specific oligonucleotide (MSO) …

Mercury is a major threat to the environment and to human health. It is highly desirable to
develop a user-friendly kit for on-site mercury detection. Such a method must be able to …

We demonstrate the utility of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as the basis of a stand-alone,
inexpensive, and sensitive mercury monitor. Gold nanoparticles absorb visible light due to …

A new and efficient water-soluble probe L for the sequential detection of Hg 2+ and CN−
ions has been developed by the condensation of benzoxadiazole and glycoconjugated …