Guwahati, May 20 -- A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, led by Prof. G. Krishnamoorthy, from the Department of Chemistry, have developed a highly responsive fluorescent sensor that can detect cyanide in water and human cells using only a UV light source, according to the IIT Guwahati statement.

The developed sensor changes colour and emits bright fluorescence in the presence of cyanide, contributing to both environmental safety and forensic investigations.

Cyanide is a highly toxic compound widely used in industrial processes, such as the manufacturing of synthetic fibres, metal cleaning, plastics, electroplating, and gold mining.

Improper disposal of Cyanide often leads to its release into the environment, ...