journal article·2026-07-09Open access

Interface‐Directed High Fluorescence Efficiency Two‐Dimensional Molecular Crystals With Surface‐Exposed Active Sites

Shuya Liu, Yueqiang Zhang, Chuanqin Cheng, Jin Wang, Feiyong Chen, Yonglei Wang, Yanjun Gong

Abstract

ABSTRACT Two‐dimensional (2D) molecular crystals offer significant advantages for many applications due to their ultrahigh surface‐to‐volume ratio. Nonetheless, controlling the oriented growth of 2D crystals to expose more active sites remains a challenge. Herein, we develop a strategy that combines molecular design with interfacial assembly to achieve the oriented formation of 2D crystals of Me‐FBSe . Uniquely, this architecture preserves the high photoluminescence quantum yield intrinsic to the crystalline state, while simultaneously ensuring the high‐density surface exposure of active sites. The integration of high luminescence efficiency and accessible active sites enables ultrasensitive detection of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) vapor at 50 ppb. Notably, this sensing material can detect DMS in aqueous environments via headspace vapor analysis, with a minimum detectable concentration of 100 ppb, demonstrating its reliability in practical monitoring applications. This work establishes a new strategy for the directional exposure of functional groups in high‐performance sensors.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials · 2D Materials and Applications · Graphene research and applications

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Affiliations

Institute of Resources and Environment Innovation Shandong Jianzhu University No. 1000 Fengming Road Jinan Shandong P. R. China

School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University No. 1000 Fengming Road Jinan Shandong P. R. China

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shandong University Jinan Shandong P. R. China

Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education Tsinghua University Beijing P. R. China

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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