posted on 2022-01-07, 23:09authored byYulieth C. Reyes R, Tahrima B. Rouf, Omar E. Torres, Edgar E. González
In this work, a methodological route
to find a fluorescent radiometric
OFF–ON type configuration of rhodamine B with diethylenetriamine
dissolved in ethanol for the detection of Cd2+ on the surface
of basil roots is presented. The proposed fluorescent configuration
has a very fast response time and is highly selective and sensitive
in a linear detection range between 10 and 1000 μg/L. Furthermore,
the obtained quantum efficiency of 0.63 projects this configuration
as a strategic option to be applied in the development of fluorescent
molecular sensors for the in situ detection of heavy
metals like cadmium in plant species. This approach contributes to
addressing the critical need to monitor, detect, and quantify heavy
metals in plants meant for human consumption at the local, national,
and global levels.