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Oligonucleotide-stabilized Ag nanoclusters as novel fluorescence probes for the highly selective and sensitive detection of the Hg2+ ion

Weiwei Guo, Jipei Yuan, Erkang Wang

Chemical Communications · 2009 · 329 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

Fluorescent oligonucleotide-stabilized Ag nanoclusters are demonstrated as novel and environmentally-friendly fluorescence probes for the determination of Hg(2+) ions with a low detection limit and high selectivity.

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