A simple and sensitive method for visual detection of phosgene based on the aggregation of gold nanoparticles

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Dec 28;46(48):9203-5. doi: 10.1039/c0cc02703k. Epub 2010 Oct 28.

Abstract

A new method with high simplicity, rapidity and sensitivity has been developed for visual detection of phosgene based on the distinct color change of cysteine-modified gold nanoparticles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chemical Warfare Agents / analysis
  • Color
  • Cysteine
  • Gold
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Methods
  • Phosgene / analysis*

Substances

  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Phosgene
  • Gold
  • Cysteine