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  • Solid-State Physics
  • Optoelectronics

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  • Molecular cocrystal engineering offers a route to novel functionalities in photonics and optoelectronics.
  • The synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) organic-inorganic molecular cocrystals (OIMCs) remains a significant challenge.
  • Existing 2D cocrystals are primarily organic, limiting the scope of OIMC applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To achieve the first self-assembly of a 2D OIMC composed of C60 and P4S3.
  • To investigate the structural, photophysical, and optical properties of the novel C60·2P4S3 cocrystal.
  • To explore the potential of OIMCs in optoelectronic applications.

Main Methods:

  • Cocrystal synthesis via self-assembly.
  • Structural characterization using X-ray diffraction.
  • Photoluminescence spectroscopy to determine emission efficiency.
  • Optical waveguide characterization to assess anisotropy.

Main Results:

  • Successfully synthesized the 2D OIMC C60·2P4S3 with a stable layered structure.
  • Observed efficient light emission (quantum yield of 13.24%) attributed to C-P contacts suppressing non-radiative transitions.
  • Demonstrated asymmetric optical waveguides with a high anisotropic ratio (3.625) due to vibrational transition anisotropy.

Conclusions:

  • The C60·2P4S3 2D OIMC represents a breakthrough in cocrystal engineering.
  • Strong C-P interactions are crucial for enhanced photoluminescence in OIMCs.
  • The anisotropic optical properties open avenues for advanced optoelectronic devices.