Colorimetric detection and ratiometric quantification of mercury(<scp>ii</scp>) using azophenol dye: ‘dip &amp; read’ based handheld prototype device development

Gagandeep Singh, Pushap Raj, Harupjit Singh, Narinder Singh

Journal of Materials Chemistry C · 2018 · 46 citations · 57 references

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Abstract

The extreme toxicity of mercury and its derivatives results from its high affinity for thiol groups in proteins and enzymes, leading to the dysfunction of cells and consequent health problems.

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