Black phosphorus with near-superhydrophobic properties and long-term stability in aqueous media. Issue 31 (22nd March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Matthews, Peter D.; Hirunpinyopas, Wisit; Lewis, Edward A.; Brent, Jack R.; McNaughter, Paul D.; Zeng, Niting; Thomas, Andrew G.; O'Brien, Paul; Derby, Brian; Bissett, Mark A.; Haigh, Sarah J.; Dryfe, Robert A. W.; Lewis, David J.
• Is Part Of: Chemical communications. Volume 54:Issue 31(2018)
• Page Start: 3831
• Page End: 3834
• Publication Date: 2018-03-22
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c8cc01789a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-7345

Abstract

Abstract : We present the use of a polymeric stabilizer which stymies the degradation of black phosphorus nanosheets in aqueous media as well as imparting superhydrophobic properties to immobilised nanosheets. Abstract : Black phosphorus is a two-dimensional material that has potential applications in energy storage, high frequency electronics and sensing, yet it suffers from instability in oxygenated and/or aqueous systems. Here we present the use of a polymeric stabilizer which prevents the degradation of nearly 68% of the material in aqueous media over the course of ca. 1 month.