Semiconducting MOFs on ultraviolet laser-induced graphene with a hierarchical pore architecture for NO<sub>2</sub> monitoring.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-023-38918-3 and PMC identifier 10229625.
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Abstract
Due to rapid urbanization worldwide, monitoring the concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO<sub>2</sub>), which causes cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, has attracted considerable attention. Developing real-time sensors to detect parts-per-billion (ppb)-level NO<sub>2</sub> remains challenging due to limited sensitivity, response, and recovery characteristics. Herein, we report a hybrid structure of Cu<sub>3</sub>HHTP<sub>2</sub>, 2D semiconducting metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and laser-induced graphene (LIG) for high-performance NO<sub>2</sub> sensing. The unique hierarchical pore architecture of LIG@Cu<sub>3</sub>HHTP<sub>2</sub> promotes mass transport of gas molecules and takes full advantage of the large surface area and porosity of MOFs, enabling highly rapid and sensitive responses to NO<sub>2</sub>. Consequently, LIG@Cu<sub>3</sub>HHTP<sub>2</sub> shows one of the fastest responses and lowest limit of detection at room temperature compared with state-of-the-art NO<sub>2</sub> sensors. Additionally, by employing LIG as a growth platform, flexibility and patterning strategies are achieved, which are the main challenges for MOF-based electronic devices. These results provide key insight into applying MOFtronics as high-performance healthcare devices.