Recent Progress In Fluorescent Probes For Zn2+/Cd2+ Based On Small Organic Molecules

The recent progress in Zn2+/Cd2+ fluorescent probes based on small organic molecules is reviewed. The review summarizes the effects of receptors (R) structures on detecting Zn2+/Cd2+, and highlights the principles and applications of one fluorescent probe molecule for detecting both Zn2+ and Cd2+. The future developing prospects of Zn2+/Cd2+ fluorescent probes are also discussed.