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Presentation
Using Metastable-state Photoacid for Fluorescence and pH Modulation
Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE)
(2017)
Abstract
The transfer of protons lies at the core of numerous biological and chemical processes. Herein we propose a visible-light triggered molecular system that allows to reversibly tailor acidity and, additionally, fluorescence. This robust bi-functional system opens up the doors for novel studies on acid-mediated processes by incorporating fluorescence. The two photosensitive compounds used for this study, a Metastable-state Photoacids (mPAH) and a boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY) derivative, allow for consistent modulation of both fluorescence and pH over multiple cycles.
Keywords
- Metastable-state photoacid,
- BODIPY,
- Fluorescence,
- pH,
- Modulation
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring April 6, 2017
Location
University of Central Florida
Citation Information
Renan S Gongora, Juan Arias, Parth K Patel and Karin Y Chumbimuni-Torres. "Using Metastable-state Photoacid for Fluorescence and pH Modulation" Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE) (2017) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/juanes/1/