Self-condensation-assisted chemical vapour deposition growth of atomically two-dimensional MOF single-crystals.

ABSTRACT: Two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have a wide variety of applications in molecular separation and other emerging technologies, including atomically thin electronics. However, due to the inherent fragility and strong interlayer interactions, high-quality MOF crystals of atomic thickness, especially isolated MOF crystal monolayers, have not been easy to prepare. Here, we report the self-condensation-assisted chemical vapour deposition growth of atomically thin MOF single-crystals, yielding monolayer single-crystals of poly[Fe(benzimidazole)₂] up to 62 μm in grain sizes. By using transmission electron microscopy and high-resolution atomic force microscopy, high crystallinity and atomic-scale single-crystal structure are verified in the atomically MOF flakes. Moreover,

SUBMITTER: Luo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11059375 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature