Abstract
On the bases of “seeing is believing” concept and the existing theory
of coordination chemistry, we innovatively designed and synthesized a
visual-volumetric sensor platform with fluorescein and uracil
functionalized polyacrylamide hydrogel for the first time. Without the
aid of complicated instruments and any power sources, the sensor enables
quantitative detection M level by reading graduation on a pipette with
the naked-eye. The sensor undergoes volumetric response and shows a wide
linear response range to (~) with of the detection
limit. The high selective (easily distinguished from other common metal
ions), rapid response (~30min) and acceptable
reproducibility (RSD<5% in all cases) demonstrated that the
developed sensor is suitable for practical use onsite for the
determination of while conveniently being low cost, simple and portable.
The design principles of the obtained materials and the construction
techniques and methods of the sensors in our work provide a new idea for
the research and development of smart materials and series of
visual-volumetric sensors for other analytes.