Perylene-Based Non-Covalent Functionalization of 2D Materials

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent advances in non-covalent functionalization of 2D materials using perylene-based dyes, highlighting their role as effective c;c;pie;c; detergents in exfoliation and surface modification.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive summary of key developments in using perylene dyes for non-covalent functionalization of layered materials over the past five years.

Findings

Perylene dyes are among the most frequently used c;c;pie;c; detergents.

Significant progress in surfactant-assisted exfoliation techniques.

Enhanced understanding of molecule-material interactions.

Abstract

The surfactant assisted exfoliation and non-covalent functionalization of two-dimensional layered materials, like graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, etc., has extraordinarily been propelled forward within the last 5 years. Numerous molecules have been designed and attached to the exfoliated layers, and based on their outstanding properties, perylene based dyes have become one of the most frequently used {\pi}-detergents. Therefore, the prospect of this micro review is to summarize the most prominent achievements in this rapidly progressing field of research.