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Liu Y, Liu S, Xu L, Ma M, Zhang X, Chen X, Wei F, Song B, Cheng T, Yuan J, Shen B. Atomic Imaging of Multi-Dimensional Ruddlesden-Popper Interfaces in Lead-Halide Perovskites. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2400013. [PMID: 38433394 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) interface with defined stacking structure will fundamentally influence the optoelectronic performances of lead-halide perovskite (LHP) materials and devices. However, it remains challenging to observe the atomic local structures in LHPs, especially for multi-dimensional RP interface hidden inside the nanocrystal. In this work, the advantages of two imaging modes in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), including high-angle annular dark field (HAADF) and integrated differential phase contrast (iDPC) STEM, are successfully combined to study the bulk and local structures of inorganic and organic/inorganic hybrid LHP nanocrystals. Then, the multi-dimensional RP interfaces in these LHPs are atomically resolved with clear gap and blurred transition region, respectively. In particular, the complex interface by the RP stacking in 3D directions can be analyzed in 2D projected image. Finally, the phase transition, ion missing, and electronic structures related to this interface are investigated. These results provide real-space evidence for observing and analyzing atomic multi-dimensional RP interfaces, which may help to better understand the structure-property relation of LHPs, especially their complex local structures.
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- Yusheng Liu
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Shanghai Nanoport, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Building A, No.2537, Jinke Road. Pudong District, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Ding D, Yao Y, Hang P, Kan C, Lv X, Ma X, Li B, Jin C, Yang D, Yu X. Visualizing the Structure-Property Nexus of Wide-Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells under Thermal Stress. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2401955. [PMID: 38810025 PMCID: PMC11304240 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells (PSCs) toward tandem photovoltaic applications are confronted with the challenge of device thermal stability, which motivates to figure out a thorough cognition of wide-bandgap PSCs under thermal stress, using in situ atomic-resolved transmission electron microscopy (TEM) tools combing with photovoltaic performance characterizations of these devices. The in situ dynamic process of morphology-dependent defects formation at initial thermal stage and their proliferations in perovskites as the temperature increased are captured. Meanwhile, considerable iodine enables to diffuse into the hole-transport-layer along the damaged perovskite surface, which significantly degrade device performance and stability. With more intense thermal treatment, atomistic phase transition reveals the perovskite transform to PbI2 along the topo-coherent interface of PbI2/perovskite. In conjunction with density functional theory calculations, a mutual inducement mechanism of perovskite surface damage and iodide diffusion is proposed to account for the structure-property nexus of wide-bandgap PSCs under thermal stress. The entire interpretation also guided to develop a thermal-stable monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell.
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- Degong Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor MaterialsSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor MaterialsSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor MaterialsSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor MaterialsSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor MaterialsSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- Department of ChemistryZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor MaterialsSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor MaterialsSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor MaterialsSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- Zhejiang University‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterHangzhou310014P. R. China
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Chen Q, Qu G, Yin J, Wang Y, Ji Z, Yang W, Wang Y, Yin Z, Song Q, Kivshar Y, Xiao S. Highly efficient vortex generation at the nanoscale. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 19:1000-1006. [PMID: 38561429 DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01636-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Control of the angular momentum of light at the nanoscale is critical for many applications of subwavelength photonics, such as high-capacity optical communications devices, super-resolution imaging and optical trapping. However, conventional approaches to generate optical vortices suffer from either low efficiency or relatively large device footprints. Here we show a new strategy for vortex generation at the nanoscale that surpasses single-pixel phase control. We reveal that interaction between neighbouring nanopillars of a meta-quadrumer can tailor both the intensity and phase of the transmitted light. Consequently, a subwavelength nanopillar quadrumer is sufficient to cover a 2lπ phase change, thus efficiently converting incident light into high-purity optical vortices with different topological charges l. Benefiting from the nanoscale footprint of the meta-quadrumers, we demonstrate high-density vortex beam arrays and high-dimensional information encryption, bringing a new degree of freedom to many designs of meta-devices.
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- Qinmiao Chen
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Pengcheng Laboratory, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, P. R. China.
- Pengcheng Laboratory, Shenzhen, P. R. China.
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- Nonlinear Physics Center, Research School of Physics, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
- Qingdao Innovation and Development Center, Harbin Engineering University, Qingdao, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, P. R. China.
- Pengcheng Laboratory, Shenzhen, P. R. China.
- Quantum Science Center of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macan Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen, P. R. China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, P. R. China.
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Li J, Jiang J, Zhang Y, Lin Z, Pang Z, Guan J, Liu Z, Ren Y, Li S, Lin R, Wu J, Wang J, Zhang Z, Dong H, Chen Z, Wang Y, Yang Y, Tan H, Zhu J, Lu Z, Deng Y. Freeze Metal Halide Perovskite for Dramatic Laser Tuning: Direct Observation via In Situ Cryo-Electron Microscope. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402338. [PMID: 38924259 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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A frozen-temperature (below -28 °C) laser tuning way is developed to optimize metal halide perovskite (MHP)'s stability and opto-electronic properties, for emitter, photovoltaic and detector applications. Here freezing can adjust the competitive laser irradiation effects between damaging and annealing/repairing. And the ligand shells on MHP surface, which are widely present for many MHP materials, can be frozen and act as transparent solid templates for MHP's re-crystallization/re-growth during the laser tuning. With model samples of different types of CsPbBr3 nanocube arrays,an attempt is made to turn the dominant exposure facet from low-energy [100] facet to high-energy [111], [-211], [113] and [210] ones respectively; selectively removing the surface impurities and defects of CsPbBr3 nanocubes to enhance the irradiation durability by 101 times; and quickly (tens of seconds) modifying a Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) boundary into another type of boundary like twinning, and so on. The laser tuning mechanism is revealed by an innovative in situ cryo-transmission electron microscope (cryo-TEM) exploration at atomic resolution.
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- Jiayi Li
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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Du S, Huang H, Lan Z, Cui P, Li L, Wang M, Qu S, Yan L, Sun C, Yang Y, Wang X, Li M. Inhibiting perovskite decomposition by a creeper-inspired strategy enables efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5223. [PMID: 38890289 PMCID: PMC11189488 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49617-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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The commercialization of perovskite solar cells is badly limited by stability, an issue determined mainly by perovskite. Herein, inspired by a natural creeper that can cover the walls through suckers, we adopt polyhexamethyleneguanidine hydrochloride as a molecular creeper on perovskite to inhibit its decomposition starting from the annealing process. The molecule possesses a long-line molecular structure where the guanidinium groups can serve as suckers that strongly anchor cations through multiple hydrogen bonds. These features make the molecular creeper can cover perovskite grains and inhibit perovskite decomposition by suppressing cations' escape. The resulting planar perovskite solar cells achieve an efficiency of 25.42% (certificated 25.36%). Moreover, the perovskite film and device exhibit enhanced stability even under harsh damp-heat conditions. The devices can maintain >96% of their initial efficiency after 1300 hours of operation under 1-sun illumination and 1000 hours of storage under 85% RH, respectively.
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- Shuxian Du
- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China.
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Song K, Fan Y, Qin W. Structure and Charge Carrier Separation Promotion Effects of Antiphase Boundaries in Cesium Lead Bromide. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:2255-2261. [PMID: 38381005 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Defects in lead halide perovskites (LHPs) may have a significant impact on charge carrier separation, but the roles of the defects are not fully understood. Here, using aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), different types of antiphase boundaries (APBs) are discovered in CsPbBr3 platelets. APBs with a displacement vector of 1/4[111] are characterized by double layers of CsBr layers at the (110) or (001) planes, while APBs at the (112) planes are formed through edge sharing of PbBr6 ̵octahedra. Significant lattice distortions are determined at (001) and (110) APBs on the basis of quantitative analyses of STEM images. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that all three types of APBs can induce band offsets at their valence bands and conduction bands. The APBs are intended to promote the separation of photogenerated charge carriers in LHPs. These findings provide a crystal engineering technique for enhancing the optoelectronic properties of LHPs by controlling defects.
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- Kepeng Song
- Electron Microscopy Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
- Suzhou Research Institute, Shandong University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Li X, Wang S, Zhang D, Li P, Chen Z, Chen A, Huang Z, Liang G, Rogach AL, Zhi C. Perovskite Cathodes for Aqueous and Organic Iodine Batteries Operating Under One and Two Electrons Redox Modes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2304557. [PMID: 37587645 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Although conversion-type iodine-based batteries are considered promising for energy storage systems, stable electrode materials are scarce, especially for high-performance multi-electron reactions. The use of tin-based iodine-rich 2D Dion-Jacobson (DJ) ODASnI4 (ODA: 1,8-octanediamine) perovskite materials as cathode materials for iodine-based batteries is suggested. As a proof of concept, organic lithium-perovskite and aqueous zinc-perovskite batteries are fabricated and they can be operated based on the conventional one-electron and advanced two-electron transfer modes. The active elemental iodine in the perovskite cathode provides capacity through a reversible I- /I+ redox pair conversion at full depth, and the rapid electron injection/extraction leads to excellent reaction kinetics. Consequently, high discharge plateaus (1.71 V vs Zn2+ /Zn; 3.41 V vs Li+ /Li), large capacity (421 mAh g-1 I ), and a low decay rate (1.74 mV mAh-1 g-1 I ) are achieved for lithium and zinc ion batteries, respectively. This study demonstrates the promising potential of perovskite materials for high-performance metal-iodine batteries. Their reactions based on the two-electron transfer mechanism shed light on similar battery systems aiming for decent operational stability and high energy density.
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- Xinliang Li
- Key Laboratory of Material Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Center for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin NT, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Center for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Center for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin NT, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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Zhong Y, Yang J, Wang X, Liu Y, Cai Q, Tan L, Chen Y. Inhibition of Ion Migration for Highly Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2302552. [PMID: 37067957 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202302552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In recent years, organic-inorganic halide perovskites are now emerging as the most attractive alternatives for next-generation photovoltaic devices, due to their excellent optoelectronic characteristics and low manufacturing cost. However, the resultant perovskite solar cells (PVSCs) are intrinsically unstable owing to ion migration, which severely impedes performance enhancement, even with device encapsulation. There is no doubt that the investigation of ion migration and the summarization of recent advances in inhibition strategies are necessary to develop "state-of-the-art" PVSCs with high intrinsic stability for accelerated commercialization. This review systematically elaborates on the generation and fundamental mechanisms of ion migration in PVSCs, the impact of ion migration on hysteresis, phase segregation, and operational stability, and the characterizations for ion migration in PVSCs. Then, many related works on the strategies for inhibiting ion migration toward highly efficient and stable PVSCs are summarized. Finally, the perspectives on the current obstacles and prospective strategies for inhibition of ion migration in PVSCs to boost operational stability and meet all of the requirements for commercialization success are summarized.
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- Yang Zhong
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC), Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC), Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC), Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC), Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC), Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC), Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
- Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Nantong, 226010, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC), Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis/Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Avenue, Nanchang, 330022, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Nantong, 226010, China
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Huang J, Yin J, Chen J, Gan M, Zhang Z, Tian T, Fei L. Dynamic Observations on Formation of Coffee-Ring Structures from the Degradation of Cesium Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:8563-8570. [PMID: 37724994 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c02166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Nanomaterials of halide perovskites have attracted increasing attention for their remarkable potential in optoelectronic devices, but their instability to environmental factors is the core issue impeding their applications. In this context, the microscopic understanding of their structural degradation mechanisms upon external stimuli remains incomplete. Herein, we took an emerging member of this material family, Cs4PbBr6 nanocrystals (NCs), as an example and investigated the degradation pathways as well as underlying mechanisms under an electron beam by using in situ transmission electron microscopy. Our atomic-scale study identified the distinct degradation stages for the NCs toward interesting coffee-ring PbBr2 structures, which are caused by the organic surface capping agents as well as surface energy of NCs. Our findings present a fundamental insight for the degradation of halide perovskite NCs and may provide indispensable guidance for their structural design and stability improvement.
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- Jiawei Huang
- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, China
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Wang Y, Wu Z, Cao Q, Xia Y, Zhou Y, Yu J, Zhou J. Multifunctional Thiophene Cascading SnO 2/Perovskite Interfaces for Efficient and Stable MAPbI 3 Photovoltaics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:38154-38162. [PMID: 37505507 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The power conversion efficiency (PCE) and stability of n-i-p perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are significantly affected by inherent defects of SnO2 and perovskite layers. In this work, we incorporate 2-bromo-3-thiophenic acid (BrThCOOH) as a multifunctional passivant to simultaneously passivate the defects of SnO2 surface and perovskite layer. BrThCOOH permeates evenly into the MAPbI3 and coordinates with Pb2+ and iodine vacancies (VI+) to reduce surface defect density and inhibit the decomposition of MAPbI3. Carboxylic acid effectively passives the oxygen vacancy on the surface of SnO2 through coordination bonds, reducing the probability of electron capture by SnO2 surface defects, thus contributing to electron transport in device. The interaction of BrThCOOH with MAPbI3 and SnO2 surfaces leads to an upward shift in energy levels, reducing energy loss during charge migration. The optimal MAPbI3 device with BrThCOOH-modified SnO2 (T-SnO2) reveals an improved PCE of 21.12%, much higher than that of the control one (19.12%). The hydrophobicity of BrThCOOH-modified MAPbI3 is also improved, which is beneficial to the durability of the device. After 100 h of storage in the environment, the generated PSCs maintain their initial PCE of 75%, demonstrating excellent long-term stability without any encapsulation.
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- Yan Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Bahri M, Schnaider Tontini F, de Keersmaecker ML, Ratcliff EL, Armstrong NR, Browning ND. FIB Sample Preparation and Low Dose STEM Characterisation Challenges of Hybrid Organic-inorganic Perovskite (HOIP) Solar Cells. MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF MICROSCOPY SOCIETY OF AMERICA, MICROBEAM ANALYSIS SOCIETY, MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 2023; 29:115-116. [PMID: 37613287 DOI: 10.1093/micmic/ozad067.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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- M Bahri
- Albert Crewe Centre, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Laboratory for Interface Science of Printable Electronic Materials, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Institute for Energy Solutions, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Institute for Energy Solutions, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Albert Crewe Centre, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Physical and Computational Sciences, Pacific Northwest National Lab, Richland, WA, USA
- Sivananthan Laboratories, Bolingbrook, IL, USA
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Zhang Y, Wang Y, Wu Y, Shu X, Zhang F, Peng H, Shen S, Ogawa N, Zhu J, Yu P. Artificially controlled nanoscale chemical reduction in VO 2 through electron beam illumination. Nat Commun 2023; 14:4012. [PMID: 37419923 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39812-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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Chemical reduction in oxides plays a crucial role in engineering the material properties through structural transformation and electron filling. Controlling the reduction at nanoscale forms a promising pathway to harvest functionalities, which however is of great challenge for conventional methods (e.g., thermal treatment and chemical reaction). Here, we demonstrate a convenient pathway to achieve nanoscale chemical reduction for vanadium dioxide through the electron-beam illumination. The electron beam induces both surface oxygen desorption through radiolytic process and positively charged background through secondary electrons, which contribute cooperatively to facilitate the vacancy migration from the surface toward the sample bulk. Consequently, the VO2 transforms into a reduced V2O3 phase, which is associated with a distinct insulator to metal transition at room temperature. Furthermore, this process shows an interesting facet-dependence with the pronounced transformation observed for the c-facet VO2 as compared with the a-facet, which is attributed to the intrinsically different oxygen vacancy formation energy between these facets. Remarkably, we readily achieve a lateral resolution of tens nanometer for the controlled structural transformation with a commercial scanning electron microscope. This work provides a feasible strategy to manipulate the nanoscale chemical reduction in complex oxides for exploiting functionalities.
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- Yang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS), Wako, 351-0198, Japan
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
- Frontier Science Center for Quantum Information, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Sharma R, Zhang Q, Nguyen LL, Salim T, Lam YM, Sum TC, Duchamp M. Effect of Air Exposure on Electron-Beam-Induced Degradation of Perovskite Films. ACS NANOSCIENCE AU 2023; 3:230-240. [PMID: 37360848 PMCID: PMC10288607 DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.2c00065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Organic-inorganic halide perovskites are interesting candidates for solar cell and optoelectronic applications owing to their advantageous properties such as a tunable band gap, low material cost, and high charge carrier mobilities. Despite making significant progress, concerns about material stability continue to impede the commercialization of perovskite-based technology. In this article, we investigate the impact of environmental parameters on the alteration of structural properties of MAPbI3 (CH3NH3PbI3) thin films using microscopy techniques. These characterizations are performed on MAPbI3 thin films exposed to air, nitrogen, and vacuum environments, the latter being possible by using dedicated air-free transfer setups, after their fabrication into a nitrogen-filled glovebox. We observed that even less than 3 min of air exposure increases the sensitivity to electron beam deterioration and modifies the structural transformation pathway as compared to MAPbI3 thin films which are not exposed to air. Similarly, the time evolution of the optical responses and the defect formation of both air-exposed and non-air-exposed MAPbI3 thin films are measured by time-resolved photoluminescence. The formation of defects in the air-exposed MAPbI3 thin films is first observed by optical techniques at longer timescales, while structural modifications are observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements and supported by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements. Based on the complementarity of TEM, XPS, and time-resolved optical measurements, we propose two different degradation mechanism pathways for air-exposed and non-air-exposed MAPbI3 thin films. We find that when exposed to air, the crystalline structure of MAPbI3 shows gradual evolution from its initial tetragonal MAPbI3 structure to PbI2 through three different stages. No significant structural changes over time from the initial structure are observed for the MAPbI3 thin films which are not exposed to air.
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- Romika Sharma
- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang
Technological University, 50 Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School
of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang
Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang
Technological University, 50 Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang
Technological University, 50 Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang
Technological University, 50 Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School
of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang
Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang
Technological University, 50 Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Yang CQ, Zhi R, Rothmann MU, Xu YY, Li LQ, Hu ZY, Pang S, Cheng YB, Van Tendeloo G, Li W. Unveiling the Intrinsic Structure and Intragrain Defects of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskites by Ultralow Dose Transmission Electron Microscopy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211207. [PMID: 36780501 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is a powerful tool for unveiling the structural, compositional, and electronic properties of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites (OIHPs) at the atomic to micrometer length scales. However, the structural and compositional instability of OIHPs under electron beam radiation results in misunderstandings of the microscopic structure-property-performance relationship in OIHP devices. Here, ultralow dose TEM is utilized to identify the mechanism of the electron-beam-induced changes in OHIPs and clarify the cumulative electron dose thresholds (critical dose) of different commercially interesting state-of-the-art OIHPs, including methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3 ), formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI3 ), FA0.83 Cs0.17 PbI3 , FA0.15 Cs0.85 PbI3 , and MAPb0.5 Sn0.5 I3 . The critical dose is related to the composition of the OIHPs, with FA0.15 Cs0.85 PbI3 having the highest critical dose of ≈84 e Å-2 and FA0.83 Cs0.17 PbI3 having the lowest critical dose of ≈4.2 e Å-2 . The electron beam irradiation results in the formation of a superstructure with ordered I and FA vacancies along <110>c , as identified from the three major crystal axes in cubic FAPbI3 , <100>c , <110>c , and <111>c . The intragrain planar defects in FAPbI3 are stable, while an obvious modification is observed in FA0.83 Cs0.17 PbI3 under continuous electron beam exposure. This information can serve as a guide for ensuring a reliable understanding of the microstructure of OIHP optoelectronic devices by TEM.
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- Chen-Quan Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan, 528200, P. R. China
- Nanostructure Research Centre (NRC), Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan, 528200, P. R. China
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- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan, 528200, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan, 528200, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan, 528200, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Nanostructure Research Centre (NRC), Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong, 458500, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan, 528200, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Nanostructure Research Centre (NRC), Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
- Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT), University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan, 528200, P. R. China
- Nanostructure Research Centre (NRC), Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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Ma M, Wang L, Wang H, Xiong H, Chen X, Wei F, Shen B. Real-Space Imaging of the Node-Linker Coordination on the Interfaces between Self-Assembled Metal-Organic Frameworks. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:9928-9934. [PMID: 36512412 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c03375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Surface and interface, with unique local characteristics different from bulk structure, are of great significance in various applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which should be studied by real-space imaging methods, such as electron microscopy. However, it is still challenging to atomically resolve these local structures in MOFs, because they are even more sensitive to electron irradiation. Here, we use integrated differential phase contrast scanning transmission electron microscopy (iDPC-STEM) to achieve the atomic imaging of both the metal nodes and organic linkers in UiO-66 (Zr) nanocrystals and their assembly. After adding acetic acid, we modulate the whole process of MOF assembly and observe the organic linkers at both the surfaces and twin interfaces in the chemically assembled UiO-66 (Zr) crystals by the iDPC-STEM. These results bring us a deeper understanding on the role of acid modulators that promote the MOF assembly by generating the missing-linker defects on the crystal surface.
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- Mengmeng Ma
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, PR China
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Ferrer Orri J, Doherty TAS, Johnstone D, Collins SM, Simons H, Midgley PA, Ducati C, Stranks SD. Unveiling the Interaction Mechanisms of Electron and X-ray Radiation with Halide Perovskite Semiconductors using Scanning Nanoprobe Diffraction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200383. [PMID: 35288992 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The interaction of high-energy electrons and X-ray photons with beam-sensitive semiconductors such as halide perovskites is essential for the characterization and understanding of these optoelectronic materials. Using nanoprobe diffraction techniques, which can investigate physical properties on the nanoscale, studies of the interaction of electron and X-ray radiation with state-of-the-art (FA0.79 MA0.16 Cs0.05 )Pb(I0.83 Br0.17 )3 hybrid halide perovskite films (FA, formamidinium; MA, methylammonium) are performed, tracking the changes in the local crystal structure as a function of fluence using scanning electron diffraction and synchrotron nano X-ray diffraction techniques. Perovskite grains are identified, from which additional reflections, corresponding to PbBr2 , appear as a crystalline degradation phase after fluences of 200 e- Å- 2 . These changes are concomitant with the formation of small PbI2 crystallites at the adjacent high-angle grain boundaries, with the formation of pinholes, and with a phase transition from tetragonal to cubic. A similar degradation pathway is caused by photon irradiation in nano-X-ray diffraction, suggesting common underlying mechanisms. This approach explores the radiation limits of these materials and provides a description of the degradation pathways on the nanoscale. Addressing high-angle grain boundaries will be critical for the further improvement of halide polycrystalline film stability, especially for applications vulnerable to high-energy radiation such as space photovoltaics.
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- Jordi Ferrer Orri
- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK
- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK
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- School of Chemical and Process Engineering & School of Chemistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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- Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, 2800, Denmark
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK
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- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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Zhu W, Wang S, Zhang X, Wang A, Wu C, Hao F. Ion Migration in Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells: Current Understanding and Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2105783. [PMID: 35038213 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202105783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite (OIHPs) solar cells are the most promising alternatives to traditional silicon solar cells, with a certified power conversion efficiency beyond 25%. However, the poor stability of OHIPs is one of the thorniest obstacles that hinder its commercial development. Among all the factors affecting stability, ion migration is prominent because it is unavoidable and intrinsic in OHIPs. Therefore, it is important to understand the mechanism for ion migration and regulation strategies. Herein, the types of ions that may migrate in OHIPs are first discussed; afterward, the migrating channels are demonstrated. The effects of ion migration are further elaborated. While ion migration can facilitate the p-i-n structure in some cases, the current hysteresis and other adverse effects such as phase segregation in OHIPs attract widespread attention. Based on these, several recent strategies to suppress the ion migration are enumerated, including the introduction of alkali cations, organic additives, grain boundaries passivation, and employment of low-dimensional perovskites. Finally, the prospect for further modulating the ion migration and more stable perovskite solar cells is proposed.
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- Weike Zhu
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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Minussi FB, A Silva L, Araújo EB. Structure, optoelectronic properties and thermal stability of the triple organic cation GA xFA xMA 1-2xPbI 3 system prepared by mechanochemical synthesis. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:4715-4728. [PMID: 35137746 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04977a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Halide perovskites are a well-known class of materials with many interesting applications. Great attention has been devoted to investigating halide perovskites containing triple methylammonium (MA+), formamidinium (FA+), and guanidinium (GA+) cations. Despite presenting very good applied perspectives so far, the lack of fundamental information for this system, such as its structural, thermal, and optoelectronic characteristics, prompts a step back before any technological leap forward. In the present work, we investigate the physical properties of mechanochemically solvent-free synthesized GAxFAxMA1-2xPbI3 halide perovskite powders with compositions of 0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.15. We demonstrate that the synthesis of the powders can be performed by a simple manual mechanical grinding of the precursors for about 40 minutes, leading to solid solutions with an only minor content of unreacted precursors. X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and infrared spectroscopy techniques were used to investigate the structure, tetragonal-to-cubic phase transition, and vibrational characteristics of the organic cations with increasing GA+ and FA+ contents, respectively. The band gap and Urbach energies, obtained from ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy analyses, ranged from 1.58 to 1.65 eV and 23 to 36 meV, respectively, depending on the composition. These parameters demonstrate a non-random variation with x composition, which offers the possibility of a rational composition design for a given set of desired properties, demonstrating potential for optoelectronic applications. Finally, the system appears to have adequately tolerated heating for 12 hours at 120 °C in an ambient atmosphere, indicating high thermal stability and low ionic conductivity, which are desirable characteristics for solar cell applications.
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- F B Minussi
- Department of Physics and Chemistry, São Paulo State University, 15385-000 Ilha Solteira, Brazil.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Rio Verde, 75901-970 Rio Verde, Brazil
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, São Paulo State University, 15385-000 Ilha Solteira, Brazil.
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