A single fluorescent probe for simultaneous detection of Zn2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ in industrial wastewater with application in bio-imaging and molecular logic gates

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a single fluorescent probe capable of detecting Zn2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ simultaneously.
• Design of a fluorophore-based probe targeting specific metal ions
• Testing the probe's efficacy in industrial wastewater samples
• Application of the probe for bio-imaging and molecular logic gates
• The probe successfully detects Zn2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ with high specificity.
• Demonstrated ability to function in real wastewater conditions.
• Potential applications in bio-imaging and complex molecular logic functionalities.