Waterproof molecular monolayers stabilize 2D materials [Chemistry]

Two-dimensional van der Waals materials have rich and unique functional properties, but many are susceptible to corrosion under ambient conditions. Here we show that linear alkylamines n-CmH2m+1NH2, with m = 4 through 11, are highly effective in protecting the optoelectronic properties of these materials, such as black phosphorus (BP) and...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - October 14, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Cong Su, Zongyou Yin, Qing–Bo Yan, Zegao Wang, Hongtao Lin, Lei Sun, Wenshuo Xu, Tetsuya Yamada, Xiang Ji, Nobuyuki Zettsu, Katsuya Teshima, Jamie H. Warner, Mircea Dincă, Jueȷun Hu, Mingdong Dong, Gang Su, Jing Kong, Ju Li Tags: Physical Sciences Source Type: research