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Abstract. Currently, the method of choice to test for the presence of chromium in water is to submit samples to a lab for testing. We present a simple field-ready test… Click to show full abstract
Abstract. Currently, the method of choice to test for the presence of chromium in water is to submit samples to a lab for testing. We present a simple field-ready test that is selective for the presence of chromium at concentrations of 100 ppb or greater. The Environmental Protection Agency maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total chromium is 100 ppb. This test uses a simple on/off fluorescent screening employing the use of silver indium sulfide (AgInS2) quantum dots (QDs). These QDs were impregnated into cotton pads to simplify field testing without the need for solvents or other liquid chemicals to be present. The change in fluorescence is instant and can be readily observed by eye with the use of a UV flashlight.
Journal Title: Journal of Nanophotonics
Year Published: 2017
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