Dual-Mode Fluorescence and Visual Fluorescent Test Paper Detection of Copper Ions and EDTA

Abstract

In this study, blue-emission carbon dots were prepared from the legumes of the vegetable <i>Pisum sativum</i> Linn. by one-step carbonization. The fluorescence of a carbon dot (CDs) solution can be quenched by copper ions and recovered by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). In addition, two kinds of visual fluorescent filter papers were prepared. Finally, a dual-mode fluorescence and visual fluorescent test paper was employed for the detection of copper ions and EDTA. The simple synthesis method and the high safety enable this material to have more application possibilities.