<p dir="ltr">LeadGlow (<b>LG</b>) was reported in 2009 for its ability to both sensitively and selectively detect Pb<sup>2+</sup> in aqueous solutions. Utilizing the synthetic approach of <b>LG</b>, it is possible to generate a class of novel fluorophores. A derivative of first-generation <b>LG </b>was synthesized and reported here for the first time, intuitively named <b>LG2</b>. Both compounds contain interesting photophysical properties that have not been extensively researched prior to this work. Because of this, photophysical properties of both <b>LG</b> and <b>LG2</b> are unveiled here for the first time. These properties were investigated by determinations of quantum yield (QY), average fluorescence lifetime, and DFT calculations. <b>LG</b> was found to have a higher QY (0.057) than <b>LG2</b> (0.011); however, <b>LG2</b> displays an average fluorescence lifetime (3.186 ns) 5x greater than that of <b>LG</b>. Both <b>LG </b>and <b>LG2</b> are synthesized via Hg<sup>2+</sup>-facilitated desulfurization of their respective thiocarbonyls, resulting in a turn-on fluorescence feature. The thiocarbonyl-containing fluorophores (<b>SLG </b>and <b>SLG2</b>) display quenched fluorescence compared to their oxo-derivatives (<b>LG </b>and <b>LG2</b>), this work attempts to investigate the mechanism(s) responsible.<b> </b>A whole class of LeadGlow compounds can be synthesized and could be potentially used as fluorescence-based sensors.</p>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:purdue.edu/oai:figshare.com:article/24179061 |
| Date | 03 January 2024 |
| Creators | Carlos Quinones Jr (17015838) |
| Source Sets | Purdue University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, Thesis |
| Rights | CC BY 4.0 |
| Relation | https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/INVESTIGATING_THE_PHOTOPHYSICAL_PROPERTIES_OF_POTENTIAL_ORGANIC_LEAD_SENSORS/24179061 |
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