Research Project 11070103

Environmental Monitoring Chemosensors

Project Overview

Environmental Monitoring Chemosensors for Dual-Mode Detection

This research project focuses on developing advanced colorimetric and fluorescent chemosensors for comprehensive environmental monitoring, targeting ionic pollutants and toxic gases with dual detection capabilities.

Project Details

Project Number: 11070103

Duration: 2016-2018

Role: Principal Investigator

Status: Completed

Detection Technologies

  • Colorimetric detection systems
  • Fluorescent probe technology
  • Dual-mode sensing capability
  • Real-time monitoring systems
  • Field-deployable sensors

Target Pollutants

  • Heavy metal ions (Pb²⁺, Hg²⁺, Cd²⁺)
  • Transition metal ions (Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺)
  • Toxic anions (F⁻, CN⁻, ClO₄⁻)
  • Harmful gases (H₂S, NH₃, NO₂)
  • Radioactive species (UO₂²⁺)

Technical Approach

Sensor Design Strategy

Development of innovative chemosensor molecules with dual-mode detection capabilities, combining colorimetric and fluorescent responses for enhanced reliability and accuracy.

  • Molecular design optimization
  • Chromophore-fluorophore integration
  • Selectivity enhancement
Environmental Applications

Field-ready sensors designed for continuous environmental monitoring with applications in water quality assessment, air pollution detection, and industrial safety.

  • Water quality monitoring
  • Air pollution detection
  • Industrial safety systems

Key Achievements & Impact

Environmental Protection

Advanced early warning systems for environmental contamination

Dual Detection

Colorimetric and fluorescent sensing in one platform

Real-time Monitoring

Continuous environmental assessment capabilities

Research Contributions

As the Principal Investigator, Dr. Mahmoud Basseem led the development of innovative dual-mode chemosensors for environmental monitoring applications.

Key Contributions:
  • Novel sensor molecular design
  • Dual-mode detection development
  • Environmental application testing
  • Performance characterization
Project Outcomes:
  • Improved detection sensitivity
  • Enhanced selectivity
  • Field-deployable sensors
  • Research publications
Ammonia (NH₃)
Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
Volatile Organic Compounds

Environmental Applications

Water Quality Monitoring

Real-time assessment of drinking water, groundwater, and surface water contamination

Air Quality Assessment

Continuous monitoring of toxic gases and air pollutants in urban and industrial areas

Soil Contamination

Detection of heavy metals and ionic pollutants in agricultural and remediation sites

Industrial Monitoring

Workplace safety and emission control in chemical and manufacturing facilities