Recent Progress in water soluble Fluorescent sensors for detection of Al+3, Fe+3 and Cu+2 ions

A fluorescent sensor is a powerful technique used for detecting metal ions rapidly and effectively. It is a powerful tool for detecting metal ions in complex biological and environmental matrices. This review explores advancements in the development of water soluble fluorescence based sensors for metal ion detection focusing on Al³⁺, Fe+2 and Cu+2 ions in aqueous medium. It explores the latest advancements in sensor design. Specifically, this review highlights the synthetic process, sensing mechanism, phytophysical properties like detection limit, sensitivity, selectivity and performance of the water soluble sensors. By offering efficient, portable, and highly sensitive solutions, fluorescence sensors are poised to redefine metal ion detection across various fields. This review is expected to bring new clues and bright ideas to researchers for further advances in water soluble chemosensors in the future.