Abstract
The reasons for the value of molecular fluorescence as a biosensing technique are outlined. The case of fluorescent sensors for cations is discussed with emphasis on a new general design logic employing the principle of photo-induced electron transfer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 169-179 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Biosensors |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Keywords
- Fluorescence
- alkali metal ion sensors
- pH indicators
- photo-induced electron transfer.