Themed collection Spotlight Collection: 2D Materials Chemistry
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Two-dimensional materials as solid-state nanopores for chemical sensing
The advances of 2D materials such as graphene, MoS2 and 2D MOF nanosheets as solid-state nanopores for analyzing biomolecules are discussed.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 13608-13619
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02206G
Recent progress on pristine two-dimensional metal–organic frameworks as active components in supercapacitors
Recent progress on 2D conductive MOFs and 2D layered MOFs containing pillar-layered MOFs and 2D nanosheets as electrode materials in SCs is reviewed, including synthetic design strategies, electrochemical performances, and working mechanisms.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 11331-11346
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT01729B
Two-dimensional metal–organic layers constructed from Hf6/Hf12-oxo clusters and a trigonal pyramidal phosphine oxide ligand
A novel free-standing MOL was synthesized with an unexpected structure containing alternative Hf6-oxo and Hf12-oxo clusters as SBUs and the tris(4-carboxylphenyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) ligand.
Dalton Trans., 2022,51, 11236-11240
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2DT01239A
Tailoring spin waves in 2D transition metal phosphorus trichalcogenides via atomic-layer substitution
We investigated Janus 2D transition metal phosphorus trichalcogenides and their potential for magnonic applications.
Dalton Trans., 2022,51, 16816-16823
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2DT02482A
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Influence of Fe-clustering on the water oxidation performance of two-dimensional layered double hydroxides
The role of Fe-clustering on the OER performance of MgFe layered double hydroxides has been investigated. Low clustering improves the electrocatalysis using Ni foam electrodes, alerting about hidden electrode collector-electrocatalyst interactions.
Dalton Trans., 2022,51, 4675-4684
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT03737D
A fluorinated 2D magnetic coordination polymer
Herein we show the versatility of coordination chemistry to design and expand a family of 2D materials by incorporating F groups at the surface of the layers.
Dalton Trans., 2022,51, 1861-1865
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT03734J
Uranyl phosphonates: crystalline materials and nanosheets for temperature sensing
Uranyl phosphonates 1 and 2 were exfoliated into nanosheets of two-layer thickness and further forming 1-ns@PMMA and 2-ns@PMMA composite films. The luminescence of 1, 2 and 2-ns@PMMA is highly temperature sensitive, and can be used as thermometer.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 17129-17139
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02977K
Molecular stabilization of chemically exfoliated bare MnPS3 layers
MnPS3 has been chemically exfoliated in solution as bare flakes and stabilized with capping agents, optimizing stability and catalytic activity.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 16281-16289
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02536H
A new cobalt(II) complex nanosheet as an electroactive medium for plasmonic switching on Au nanoparticles
A new electroactive bottom-up nanosheet is constructed by the coordination between a terpyridine ligand and Co(II) ions through a facile interface-assisted synthesis. By applying it as a medium material, the LSPR switching on Au NPs is achieved.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 15900-15905
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02780H
Reduced graphene oxide-decorated CdS/ZnO nanocomposites for photoreduction of hexavalent chromium and photodegradation of methylene blue
Graphene oxide decorated CdS and ZnO nanocomposites for waste water treatment and their plausible mechanism for photo-degradation and photo-reduction.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 14163-14175
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02192C
Periodic charge matching driven immobilization of gentamicin in nanoclays for stable and long-term antibacterial coating
Gentamicin was stabilized in a bentonite clay via periodic charge–charge interaction and was successfully incorporated into a polymer film for long-term sustained antibacterial coating.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 14216-14222
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02540F
A comparative study of honeycomb-like 2D π-conjugated metal–organic framework chemiresistors: conductivity and channels
Honeycomb-like 2D π-conjugated conductive metal–organic framework gas sensors with channel sizes <2 nm and broad conductivity range are studied with low conductivity facilitating response, multi-porosity and short channel resulting in fast speed.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 13236-13245
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02323C
Thin ZIF-8 nanosheets synthesized in hydrophilic TRAPs
Several nm thick ZIF-8 nanosheets can be synthesized from multiple hydrophilic precursors in the hydrophilic space inside bilayers in a decane solution of the amphiphile Brij L4.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 10394-10399
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT01507A
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Hybrid MoS2/PEDOT:PSS transporting layers for interface engineering of nanoplatelet-based light-emitting diodes
The incorporation of MoS2 nanosheets in well-known PEDOT:PSS water solution, and used as a hole transporting layer in nanocrystal light-emitting diodes, works as a performance booster in unpackaged devices under ambient conditions.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 9208-9214
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT01066B
Two-dimensional MAX-derived titanate nanostructures for efficient removal of Pb(II)
Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have been identified as one of the promising materials due to their great promise for waste treatment.
Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 2100-2107
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT04301A
Two-dimensional porous cuprous oxide nanoplatelets derived from metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for efficient photocatalytic dye degradation under visible light
Two-dimensional porous N-doped Cu2O/carbon nanoplatelets derived from metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibited very high photocatalytic activity for dye degradation under visible light.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 7694-7700
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT01117F
Neutral ligand TIPA-based two 2D metal–organic frameworks: ultrahigh selectivity of C2H2/CH4 and efficient sensing and sorption of Cr(VI )
Two 2D porous frameworks are synthesized base on tri(4-imidazolylphenyl)amine. Compound 1 exhibits that the ultrahigh selectivity of C2H2/CH4, the highest one reported to date. Compound 2 combines the ultrahigh sensitivity and trapping for Cr2O72− in aqueous solution.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3725-3732
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT00206A
Few-layered MoSe2 nanosheets as an advanced electrode material for supercapacitors
Few-layered MoSe2 nanosheets are synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method. A symmetric two-electrode device consisting of MoSe2 nanosheets showed enhanced performance and good capacitance retention over 10 000 cycles.
Dalton Trans., 2015,44, 15491-15498
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5DT01985K
Effect of flexible bis-pyridyl-bis-amide ligands and dicarboxylates on the assembly and properties of multifunctional Cu(II) metal–organic coordination polymers
Seven Cu(II) coordination polymers based on flexible bis-pyridyl-bis-amide and aromatic dicarboxylate mixed ligands have been synthesized. The properties of complexes 1–7 have also been investigated..
Dalton Trans., 2013,42, 8375-8386
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3DT50202C
Layered inorganic–organic frameworks based on the 2,2-dimethylsuccinate ligand : structural diversity and its effect on nanosheet exfoliation and magnetic properties
A family of layered frameworks has been created in which the topological diversity affects the size of nanosheets obtained by exfoliation; their layered structures support strongly coupled two-dimensional antiferromagnets.
Dalton Trans., 2012,41, 8585-8593
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2DT30648D
2D Coordination polymers of macrocyclic oxamide with polycarboxylates: syntheses, crystal structures and magnetic properties
Five coordination polymers: CoCu (1), MnNi (2), Cu2 (3), Mn6Ni6 (4), Cu2 (5) have been synthesized, structurally determined and magnetically studied.
Dalton Trans., 2012,41, 5704-5714
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2DT12281B
About this collection
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have fascinated scientists for more than a decade. While most work has been devoted to inorganic systems, there has been a distinct increase in metal-organic 2D materials. This themed collection will provide a brief overview of the latest developments of the inorganic and metal-organic 2D materials. It covers everything from synthetic strategies, chemical design, the variety of electronic, chemical and optical properties to applications in catalysis, sensors, energy storage and conversion, electronics and other related areas.
This collection is guest edited by Dalton Transactions Associate Editor Li-Min Zheng (Nanjing University) alongside Eugenio Coronado (University of Valencia) and Hua Zhang (City University of Hong Kong).
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