The development of fast, efficient and cost-effective detection methods for fluoride ion has been a subject of great interest for many researchers in recent years, particularly due to public awareness of harmful side-effects of fluoride. Fluoride ions are known as the main cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurotoxicity diseases in children. Therefore, the concentration of fluoride ions in drinking water has to be constantly monitored.<br/>Here, we report new chemosensors for the rapid detection of fluoride ions in water. The color change of chemosensors can be visualized using simple deep-stick method. The chemosensors show good selectivity and sensitivity towards fluoride ions. We observed that fluoride ions as low as 2 mg/L can be easily detected within a few seconds. (WHO recommended the level of fluoride in drinking water as low as 2 mg/L).

Chemosensors for rapid detection of fluoride ion in water

254th National Meeting (2017)

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