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Dual Metal Complex Functionalization of Black Phosphorus.
Andrei S Draguicevic1, Guodong Ren2, Lauren Peck1
1Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States.
Nano Letters
|February 2, 2026
Summary
This study introduces black phosphorus as a novel material for surface organometallic chemistry, enabling precise multi-metal arrangements through dual functionalization techniques.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Surface Chemistry
- Organometallic Chemistry
Background:
- Black phosphorus (bP) is a 2D van der Waals material with potential for surface chemistry.
- Its utility in surface organometallic chemistry remains largely unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate dual organometallic functionalization of black phosphorus.
- To establish bP as a versatile platform for creating molecularly precise, multi-metal architectures.
Main Methods:
- Sequential application of two chemically orthogonal protocols.
- Direct coordination of rhenium tricarbonyl chloride (Re(CO)3Cl) to the bP surface.
- Tethering of Re or Ru complexes using ortho-quinone anchors.
Main Results:
- Successfully achieved dual functionalization of black phosphorus.
- Demonstrated the capability to create programmable, molecularly precise, multimetal architectures on bP.
- Showcased the versatility of bP in surface organometallic chemistry.
Conclusions:
- Black phosphorus is a promising and versatile platform for advanced surface organometallic chemistry.
- The developed sequential functionalization strategies enable precise control over molecular architecture.
- This work opens new avenues for designing complex multimetal systems on 2D materials.
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