A two-target responsive reversible ratiometric pH nanoprobe: a white light emitting quantum dot complex

Chem Commun (Camb). 2019 Apr 9;55(30):4331-4334. doi: 10.1039/c9cc01088b.

Abstract

Herein we report the use of a white light emitting quantum dot complex (comprising an orange emitting Mn2+-doped ZnS quantum dot and greenish-blue emitting zinc-quinolate complex) as a two-target responsive ratiometric reversible pH nanosensor in the physiological range of 6.5-10.3, following changes in their luminescence intensity ratio, color and chromaticity.