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Undergraduate Research in Chemistry Department
Abstract: One series of N-Amidothioureas derivatives were synthesized with methoxy moieties on different locations of the ending benzene ring. Ligand 2p exhibited the highly sensitive and selective fluorescence turn-on property for Zn 2+ in an aqueous solution.
What was the research?
Pictured from L to R: Estrella B., Jordan N., Sergio M, and mentor Dr. Zhifo Guo (professor in the chemistry department).
Title: Structure Controlled Fluorescence Chemosensor for Detecting Zinc (II) Ion in Aqueous Medium
Brief Summary: My team recognized from previous research conducted by Dr. Guo about the fluorescent signaling Zinc (II) exhibited when in the presence of the synthesized ligands with methoxy moieties on different locations of the Benzene ring (-para, -ortho, -meta). Ultimately, the para position resulted in the best results which led our research in that direction. Also, Zinc (II) was the ion utilized because Zinc is the second most abundant transition metal in the body, which hopefully would lead us to biological applications such as diagnostic tools.
Where we presented?
Actual Poster
Awards/Recognitions
Received 1st place in the Undergraduate Division for our poster!
I could not be more grateful for Dr. Guo, my research team, and Lamar for providing us with the resources and opportunity to pursue our research interests!
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