An aggregation-induced emission-based fluorescent chemosensor of aluminium ions

Abstract

Here we used an aggregation-induced emission (AIE) molecule, 9,10-bis[4-(3-sulfonatopropoxyl)-styryl]anthracene sodium salt (BSPSA), to act as a highly selective and sensitive fluorescent chemosensor for the detection of aluminium ions. This would widen the applications of AIE luminogens, and may show potentials for aluminium ion detection.