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Using Metastable-state Photoacid for Fluorescence and pH Modulation
Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE) (2017)
  • Renan S Gongora, University of Central Florida
  • Juan Arias, University of Central Florida
  • Parth K Patel, University of Central Florida
  • Dr. Karin Y Chumbimuni-Torres, University of Central Florida
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
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/