Synthesis and Applications of Fluorescent Probes

Dear Colleagues,

The use of fluorescent probes in the field of applied science has become increasingly prominent in the past decade. Their sensitivity and selectivity have led them to become one of the most commonly used analytical tools in environmental science, the development of sensing agents for the detection of ions and organic molecules, the study of physiological mechanisms at the cellular level, biotechnology, drug discovery and theranostics. Identifying the best tools for their synthesis, purification and characterization is the key to their efficient use.

For this Special Issue, we encourage authors to submit studies regarding the organic synthesis of fluorescent probes and their use in the applied sciences.

Dr. Anna Barattucci
Dr. Chiara Maria Antonietta Gangemi
Prof. Dr. Paola Bonaccorsi
Guest Editors

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• organic synthesis
• organic fluorescent probe
• fluorophores
• sensors
• bioimaging
• photosensitizers