Perylene-Based Non-Covalent Functionalization of 2D Materials

The surfactant assisted exfoliation and non-covalent functionalization of two-dimensional layered materials, like graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, etc., has extraordinarily been propelled forward within the last 5 years. Numerous molecules have been designed and attached to the exfoliated layers, and based on their outstanding properties, perylene based dyes have become one of the most frequently used {\pi}-detergents. Therefore, the prospect of this micro review is to summarize the most prominent achievements in this rapidly progressing field of research.