title: Two-dimensional optical waveguiding and luminescence vapochromic properties of 8-hydroxyquinoline zinc (Znq2) hexagonal microsheets.
abstract: Two-dimensional (2D) hexagonal microsheets of 8-hydroxyquinoline zinc (Znq2) were synthesized readily via a mixed solvent induced self-assembly method. The 2D optical waveguiding properties of the microsheets have been clearly revealed by both fluorescence microscopy and confocal microscopy. In addition, the reversible vapochromic properties of the microsheets have also been demonstrated when the Znq2 is exposed to HCl and NH3 vapors.
authors.affiliation: Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China. xhsun@suda.edu.cn lsliao@suda.edu.cn.
authors.forename: Yan-Qiu
authors.initials: YQ
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Yi-Long
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Lei
authors.forename: Jing
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gao
authors.forename: Xu-Hui
authors.initials: XH
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Sheng-Huang
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Qiao-Liang
authors.initials: QL
authors.lastname: Bao
authors.forename: Qing
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Liao
authors.forename: Shuit-Tong
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Liang-Sheng
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Liao