Arene-perfluoroarene interaction: Properties, constructions, and applications in materials science

Arene-perfluoroarene interaction is a unique form of π-π interaction that has gained attention in recent years. This review begins by introducing the properties of arene-perfluoroarene interaction to highlight its significant difference from arene-arene interaction. Through employing density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we elucidate the binding affinities of diverse arene-perfluoroarene interaction pairs. Moreover, manifold self-assembly constructions arise from the varying binding affinities of arene-perfluoroarene interaction in solid and solution phases. The impact of arene-perfluoroarene interaction in materials science is significant, with numerous examples covering various popular categories of materials, such as graphenes, perovskites, and hydrogels, as well as functions, such as organic luminescent materials, solar cells, and biological engineering materials. This review is expected to offer guidance on the application of arene-perfluoroarene interaction in materials science, providing an alternative tool for current challenges in the field.