Expected results

1.1 The official web page of the project

1.2 High quality colloidal dispersions of photoluminescent AA-stabilized AuNCs (part 1)

1.3 Collection of optical and morphological properties for the synthesized AuNCs (part 1)

1.4 Report on the photoluminescence of different types of synthesized AuNCs (part 1)

1.5 Intermediary financial and scientific reports for UEFISCDI

2.1 Updated web page

2.2 High quality colloidal dispersions of photoluminescent AA-stabilized AuNCs (part 2)

2.3 Collection of optical and morphological properties for the synthesized AuNCs (part 2)

2.4 Report on the photoluminescence of different types of synthesized AuNCs (part 2)

2.5 The limit of detection (LOD) for Fe 3+ and Cu2+ ions achieved with different types of AuNCs

2.6 Degree of specificity for Fe3+ and Cu2+ sensing

2.7 Intermediary financial and scientific reports for UEFISCDI

2.8 Updated list of scientific publications and communications at conferences

3.1 Updated web page

3.2 Integrated spectroscopic device

3.3 Proof of the successful detection of selected metallic contaminants (i.e. Fe3+ and Cu2+) from real water samples using AuNCs nanosensors and portable spectroscopic fluorescence system

3.4 Final financial and scientific reports for UEFISCDI

3.5 Updated list of scientific publications and communications at conferences