Orhan, ErsinErgun, EceSarkaya, KorayErgun, Umit2021-12-012021-12-0120211053-05091573-4994https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-021-02818-whttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/10660A simple and novel Schiff base chemosensor (BMHM) based on benzimidazole was synthesized. In ethanol-water (1:1, v/v) medium on varying concentrations of Zn2+ chemosensor exhibited a strong and quick turn on fluorescence response. The Zn2+ recognition was based on the Chelation-enhanced fluorescence effect. The binding constant and limit of detection for BMHM-Zn2+ complexation were estimated to be 7.99 x 104 M-1 and 0.148 mu M, respectively. The extreme fluorescent enhancement caused by Zn2+ binding in chemosensor BMHM occurred at a pH range of 6-7. The practical use of chemosensor BMHM was tested by determination of Zn2+ in real water samples and comparing the results with the data obtained using high resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.en10.1007/s10895-021-02818-winfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessChemosensorSchiff baseZinc ionBenzimidazoleSchiff-BaseFluorescent ChemosensorsSelective DetectionZn2+ IonsRecognitionZn(Ii)ConjugateSensorProbeArticle316183318422-s2.0-85114898871WOS:000695788400003Q1Q3