The presented dissertation encompasses three distinct investigations into novel complexes with diverse applications. Firstly, a Europium-based complex, K[Eu(hfa)4], exhibits remarkable potential for detecting dissolved CO2 in an ethylene glycol medium, offering a low limit of detection, rapid response times, and high signal-to-noise ratios. This complex demonstrates promise for quantifying CO2 concentrations and finds utility in sugar fermentation monitoring. Secondly, an innovative ratiometric optical sensor, Eu(tta)3([4,4'-(t-bu)2-2,2'-bpy)], showcases exceptional sensitivity and selectivity in detecting aluminum ions, making it suitable for environmental and biological applications. It exhibits reliable quantification in both methanol and aqueous samples, with remarkable accuracy validated by ICP-OES. Lastly, modifications to the Au3Pz3 complex synthesis enable the development of a silver ion sensor, paving the way for detecting silver ion leaching in real-life scenarios, such as silver nanoparticle-embedded bandages. The research extends to the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using various methods and foresees expanded in vitro and in vivo studies. These investigations collectively offer insights into the development of advanced sensing technologies with significant implications for a wide range of practical applications.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc2257720 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Perera, Nawagamu Appuhamilage Kasun |
| Contributors | Omary, Mohammad A., Cundari, Thomas R., D’Souza, Francis, Yan, Hao, Marpu, Sreekar B. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Perera, Nawagamu Appuhamilage Kasun, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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