Microfluidic Detection of Multiple Heavy Metal Ions Using Fluorescent Chemosensors

摘要

Many heavy metals are taken into the body as ions or in certain compounds and tend to inhibit the function of particular enzymes. This causes serious health problems. Especially, lead is a potent poison causing serious diseases such as anemia, neurological disorders, etc.Cadmium and its environmental compounds are extremely toxic, even in low concentrations, and will bioaccumulate in organisms and ecosystems. Mercury and most of its compounds are extremely toxic. It can cause damage to the brain, kidney, and lungs.