A Near-Infrared Fluorescence Probe for Facile Fluoride Detection in Environmental and Biological Systems

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a near-infrared probe for the rapid detection of fluoride in various systems.
• Fabricated a photoluminescent probe using a coumarin-benzopyrylium backbone.
• Evaluated the probe's effectiveness in both environmental and biological settings.
• Demonstrated high sensitivity and selectivity for fluoride detection.
• Achieved rapid recognition of fluoride in tested systems, showing potential for practical applications.