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Gold Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Mechanism and Applications as Colorimetric Metal Ions Sensor

https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2025.33947
SK Basiruddin
Department of Chemistry, Maulana Azad College, 8 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Kolkata-700013, India
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2000-4817

Corresponding Author(s) : SK Basiruddin

sk.basi@gmail.com

Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 37 No. 7 (2025): Vol 37 Issue 7, 2025

Abstract

The environment, consist of the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, is gradually threatened by various pollutants, among which heavy metal ions pose significant ecological and health risks. Natural phenomena in everyday life contribute to metal ion contamination in the environment. Prolonged exposure to heavy metals can cause severe health issues, including neurological disorders, organ damage and increased cancer risk. Hence, the development of sensitive, selective and efficient detection probes for metal ions, especially in aqueous media, is essential. Gold nanomaterials have gained importance as promising sensors due to their unique size-dependent optical, electronic and chemical properties. Their strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), high surface-to-volume ratio and ease of functionalization make them excellent candidates for colorimetric of metal ions. This review emphasize on the application of functionalized and label-free gold nanoparticles for metal ion detection. Recent advances and examples from the literature show that these nanoprobes are effective for environmental monitoring, and we cover their production, surface modification strategies and sensing processes.

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Gold nanoparticles Plasmonic nanomaterials Surface plasmon resonance Aggregation Red shift Detection
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Basiruddin, S. Gold Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Mechanism and Applications As Colorimetric Metal Ions Sensor. ajc 2025, 37, 1563-1569.
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