Recrystallization of 2D C-MOF Films for High-Performance Electrochemical Sensors
Youxing Liu, Minghui Liu, Shengcong Shang, Wenqiang Gao, Xinyu Wang, Jiaxin Hong, Chunyu Hua, Zewen You, Yunqi Liu, Jianyi Chen
Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) conjugated metal–organic framework (c-MOF) films bring a completely new opportunity in the fields of catalysis, energy, and sensors, but preparing large-area continuous 2D c-MOF films remains a tremendous challenge. Here, we report a universal recrystallization strategy to synthesize large-area continuous 2D c-MOF films, revealing that the recrystallization strategy can significantly improve the electrochemical sensor sensitivity. Applying the 2D Cu 3 (HHTP) 2 (HHTP = 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene) c-MOF film as the active layer, the electrochemical sensor for glucose detection shows a high sensitivity of 20600 μA mM –1 cm –2, which is the best compared with the active materials reported previously. Most importantly, the as-made Cu 3 (HHTP) 2 c-MOF-based electrochemical sensor possesses excellent stability. Overall, this work brings a brand-new universal strategy to prepare large-area continuous 2D c-MOF films for electrochemical sensors.