Luminescent complexes of terbium ion for molecular recognition of ibuprofen.

The complexation behavior and luminescent properties of terbium (Tb(3+) ) complexes containing bi-dental ligands were studied: nitrogen - 1,10-phenanthroline, and oxygen - trifluoroacetylacetone as well as acetylacetone ligands with ibuprofen (Ibu; a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Aqueous and aqueous alcohol microheterogeneous solutions were used as media. The effects of solubilization by various micellar solutions, pH and ligand type on luminescent properties of Tb(3+) complexes were investigated. Sensitized luminescence of mixed ligand complex Tb(1,10-phenanthroline)-Ibu and dynamic quenching effect in complex Tb(trifluoroacetylacetone)3 -Ibu allow Ibu determination with the limit of detection 5.3 × 10(-8)  mol/L and 1.26 × 10(-6)  mol/L, respectively.