Lanthanide Sensor (IMAGE)

Penn State

Lanthanide Sensor

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A new sensor changes its fluorescence when it binds to lanthanides (Ln), rare earth metals used in smartphones and other technologies, potentially providing a more efficient and cost-effective way to detect these elusive metals.

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Cotruvo Lab, Penn State

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