Issue 3, 2024

Ratiometric fluorescence-based and chromogenic sensors for the detection of fluoride ions and their application in real samples

Abstract

This review focuses on the results of synthetic ratiometric fluorescent and colorimetric probes, which have been applied to qualitatively and quantitatively detect fluoride anions in cells, living organisms, and real samples. Primary attention is given to progress made in the working mechanism and applications of these probes to detect fluoride ions in living systems. In addition, design strategies and detection limit for these probes are discussed. This review aims to deliver a comprehensive compilation of the examples reported from 2005 to 2021 on the developments of ratiometric chromogenic and fluorogenic chemosensors for fluoride anions. A total of 20 different ratiometric/colorimetric sensors have been selected for the novelty in their design, sensitivity, detection limit, dynamic range, and speed of detection based on the three fundamental principles of F ion detection, namely Si–O bond cleavage; excimer emission; and intramolecular charge transfer emission through the B–F monomer, B–F–B bridged dimers, and deprotonation of the amide N–H. Special emphasis has been given to categorize the fluorophores that work in aqueous media, and possible strategies that might be adopted to design green sensors are discussed. Finally, a tabular summary of the comparative studies of all the sensors based on their sensitivity, detection limit, working solvent, and applications is provided. This extensive review may expedite improvements in the development of advanced fluorescent probes for vast and stimulating applications in the future.

Graphical abstract: Ratiometric fluorescence-based and chromogenic sensors for the detection of fluoride ions and their application in real samples

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
17 אוק 2023
Accepted
13 דצמ 2023
First published
14 דצמ 2023

Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 344-370

Ratiometric fluorescence-based and chromogenic sensors for the detection of fluoride ions and their application in real samples

S. Dutta and A. Sahana, Anal. Methods, 2024, 16, 344 DOI: 10.1039/D3AY01840G

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