Abstract:

We've been able to demonstrate that PAHs can be detected via cyclodexxtrin promoted energy transfer to a high quantum yield bodipy fluorophore.

Suggested Citation:

Mindy Levine. 2015. Fluorescence detection of PAHs via energy transfer.. Distributed by: GRIIDC, Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N7R20Z9J

Purpose:

Detection via energy transfer

Data Parameters and Units:

fluorescence spectroscopy [Phosphate Buffer, Phosphate Buffered Saline, Coconut Water, Plasma], [analyte conparison, fluorophore comparison], analyte compound (name)[benz-a-anthracene, benz-b-anthracene, benz-b-fluoranthene, carbazole, p-cresol, chrysene], energy transfer efficiencies from PAH analytes (%). Analyte 1: anthracene, Analyte 2: pyrene, Anaylte 3: benzo[a]pyrene, Analyte 4: benz[a]anthracene, Analyte 5: benz[b]anthracene, Analyte 6: benzo[b]fluoranthene, Analyte 7: chrysene, Analyte 8: carbazole, Analyte 9: p-cresol, Analyte 10: BODIPY, Analyte 11: thodamine 6G. y-CD: y-cyclodextrin

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