Recent advances on the development of optical chemosensors and chemodosimeters for the recognition of Hg2+

Key Points

• The aim is to explore recent developments in detecting Hg2+ ions efficiently using optical methods.
• Overview of optical chemosensors and chemodosimeters
• Focus on colorimetric and fluorogenic detection techniques
• Examination of detection mechanisms and sensitivity enhancements
• Optical chemosensors demonstrate high sensitivity to Hg2+, improving detection limits.
• Colorimetric methods allow for immediate visual recognition of Hg2+ presence.
• Fluorogenic sensors show enhanced luminescent response, indicating Mercury levels effectively.