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Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) exhibit unique optical properties.
  • Chitosan is a biocompatible polymer with complexation capabilities.
  • Developing sensitive sensors for heavy metal detection is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize dual-functional chitosan-capped silver nanoparticles (CS-capped Ag NPs).
  • To investigate the sensor's response to mercury ions (Hg2+).
  • To establish a method for sensitive and selective Hg2+ detection.

Main Methods:

  • Two-stage synthesis: low-temperature chitosan-Ag(+) complexation and high-temperature reduction.
  • Characterization using HRTEM, EDS, XPS, and SERS.
  • Analysis of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and fluorescence changes upon Hg2+ interaction.

Main Results:

  • CS-capped Ag NPs showed altered SPR absorption and fluorescence upon reaction with Hg2+.
  • Hg2+ induced particle growth and aggregation on the nanoparticle surface.
  • Direct correlations between optical signals and Hg2+ concentration were established.

Conclusions:

  • The synthesized CS-capped Ag NPs function as a dual-mode sensor.
  • The sensor enables sensitive and selective colorimetric and fluorescent detection of Hg2+.
  • This offers a promising approach for environmental mercury monitoring.