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Wang W, Liu CD, Fan CC, Fu XB, Jing CQ, Jin ML, You YM, Zhang W. Rational Design of 2D Metal Halide Perovskites with Low Congruent Melting Temperature and Large Melt-Processable Window. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:9272-9284. [PMID: 38517743 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c00768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have garnered significant attention due to their distinctive optical and electronic properties, coupled with excellent processability. However, the thermal characteristics of these materials are often overlooked, which can be harnessed to cater to diverse application scenarios. We showcase the efficacy of lowering the congruent melting temperature (Tm) of layered 2D MHPs by employing a strategy that involves the modification of flexible alkylammonium through N-methylation and I-substitution. Structural-property analysis reveals that the N-methylation and I-substitution play pivotal roles in reducing hydrogen bond interactions between the organic components and inorganic parts, lowering the rotational symmetry number of the cation and restricting the residual motion of the cations. Additional I···I interactions enhance intermolecular interactions and lead to improved molten stability, as evidenced by a higher viscosity. The 2D MHPs discussed in this study exhibit low Tm and wide melt-processable windows, e.g., (DMIPA)2PbI4 showcasing a low Tm of 98 °C and large melt-processable window of 145 °C. The efficacy of the strategy was further validated when applied to bromine-substituted 2D MHPs. Lowering the Tm and enhancing the molten stability of the MHPs hold great promise for various applications, including glass formation, preparation of high-quality films for photodetection, and fabrication of flexible devices.
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- Wei Wang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Science and Applications of Molecular Ferroelectrics and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Science and Applications of Molecular Ferroelectrics and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Science and Applications of Molecular Ferroelectrics and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Department of Molten Salt Chemistry and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201800, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Science and Applications of Molecular Ferroelectrics and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Science and Applications of Molecular Ferroelectrics and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Science and Applications of Molecular Ferroelectrics and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Science and Applications of Molecular Ferroelectrics and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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Maufort A, Cerdá J, Van Hecke K, Deduytsche D, Verding A, Ruttens B, Li W, Detavernier C, Lutsen L, Quarti C, Vanderzande D, Beljonne D, Van Gompel WTM. Elucidating the Non-Covalent Interactions that Trigger Interdigitation in Lead-Halide Layered Hybrid Perovskites. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:5568-5579. [PMID: 38470041 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites constitute a versatile class of materials applied to a variety of optoelectronic devices. These materials are composed of alternating layers of inorganic lead halide octahedra and organic ammonium cations. Most perovskite research studies so far have focused on organic sublattices based on phenethylammonium and alkylammonium cations, which are packed by van der Waals cohesive forces. Here, we report a more complex organic sublattice containing benzotriazole-based ammonium cations packed through interdigitated π-π stacking and hydrogen bonding. Single crystals and thin films of four perovskite derivatives are studied in depth with optical spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction, supported by density-functional theory calculations. We quantify the lattice stabilization of interdigitation, dipole-dipole interactions, and inter- as well as intramolecular hydrogen bonding. Furthermore, we investigate the driving force behind interdigitation by defining a steric occupancy factor σ and tuning the composition of the organic and inorganic sublattice. We relate the phenomenon of interdigitation to the available lattice space and to weakened hydrogen bonding to the inorganic octahedra. Finally, we find that the stabilizing interactions in the organic sublattice slightly improve the thermal stability of the perovskite. This work sheds light on the design rules and structure-property relationships of 2D layered hybrid perovskites.
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- Arthur Maufort
- Hybrid Materials Design, Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- XStruct, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S3, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Conformal Coating of Nanomaterials, Department of Solid State Sciences, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S1, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Hybrid Materials Design, Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Imec-imomec, Wetenschapspark 1, B-3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Conformal Coating of Nanomaterials, Department of Solid State Sciences, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S1, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Hybrid Materials Design, Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
- Imec-imomec, Wetenschapspark 1, B-3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Hybrid Materials Design, Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
- Imec-imomec, Wetenschapspark 1, B-3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Hybrid Materials Design, Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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Zhumekenov AA, Li Y, Zhou Y, Yantara N, Kanwat A, Febriansyah B, Tay DJJ, Abuzeid HR, Tay YB, Miftahullatif EB, Hippalgaonkar K, Pullarkat SA, Yin J, Mathews N. Solvent-Templated Methylammonium-Based Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskites with Short Interlayer Distances. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:6706-6720. [PMID: 38421812 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c12891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites are exquisite semiconductors with great structural tunability. They can incorporate a rich variety of organic species that not only template their layered structures but also add new functionalities to their optoelectronic characteristics. Here, we present a series of new methylammonium (CH3NH3+ or MA)-based 2D Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites templated by dimethyl carbonate (CH3OCOOCH3 or DMC) solvent molecules. We report the synthesis, detailed structural analysis, and characterization of four new compounds: MA2(DMC)PbI4 (n = 1), MA3(DMC)Pb2I7 (n = 2), MA4(DMC)Pb3I10 (n = 3), and MA3(DMC)Pb2Br7 (n = 2). Notably, these compounds represent unique structures with MA as the sole organic cation both within and between the perovskite sheets, while DMC molecules occupy a tight space between the MA cations in the interlayer. They form hydrogen-bonded [MA···DMC···MA]2+ complexes that act as spacers, preventing the perovskite sheets from condensing into each other. We report one of the shortest interlayer distances (∼5.7-5.9 Å) in solvent-incorporated 2D halide perovskites. Furthermore, the synthesized crystals exhibit similar optical characteristics to other 2D perovskite systems, including narrow photoluminescence (PL) signals. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirm their direct-band-gap nature. Meanwhile, the phase stability of these systems was found to correlate with the H-bond distances and their strengths, decreasing in the order MA3(DMC)Pb2I7 > MA4(DMC)Pb3I10 > MA2(DMC)PbI4 ∼ MA3(DMC)Pb2Br7. The relatively loosely bound nature of DMC molecules enables us to design a thermochromic cell that can withstand 25 cycles of switching between two colored states. This work exemplifies the unconventional role of the noncharged solvent molecule in templating the 2D perovskite structure.
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- Ayan A Zhumekenov
- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637553
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- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637553
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- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637553
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
- Interdisciplinary Graduate School (IGS), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637553
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Dong X, Li X, Wang X, Zhao Y, Song W, Wang F, Xu S, Miao Z, Wu Z. Improve the Charge Carrier Transporting in Two-Dimensional Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskite Solar Cells. Adv Mater 2024:e2313056. [PMID: 38315828 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Conventional 3D organic-inorganic halide perovskite materials have shown substantial potential in the field of optoelectronics, enabling the power conversation efficiency of solar cells beyond 26%. A key challenge limiting the further commercial application of 3D perovskite solar cells is their inherent instability over outer oxygen, humidity, light, and heat. By contrast, 2D Ruddlesden-Popper (2DRP) perovskites with bulky organic cations can effectively stabilize the inorganic slabs, yielding excellent environmental stability. However, the efficiencies of 2DRP perovskite solar cells are much lower than those of the 3D counterparts due to poor charge carrier transporting property of insulating bulky organic cations. Their inner structural, dielectric, optical, and excitonic properties remain to be primarily studied. In this review, the main reasons for the low efficiency of 2DRP perovskite solar cells are first analyzed. Next, a detailed description of various strategies for improving the charge carrier transporting of 2DRP perovskites is provided, such as bandgap regulation, perovskite crystal phase orientation and distribution, energy level matching, interfacial modification, etc. Finally, a summary is given, and the possible future research directions and methods to achieve high-efficiency and stable 2DRP perovskite solar cells are rationalized.
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- Xue Dong
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Advanced Photo-Electronics Materials and Energy Conversion Device, Technological Institute of Materials & Energy Science (TIMES), Xijing University, Xi'an, 710123, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Advanced Photo-Electronics Materials and Energy Conversion Device, Technological Institute of Materials & Energy Science (TIMES), Xijing University, Xi'an, 710123, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Advanced Photo-Electronics Materials and Energy Conversion Device, Technological Institute of Materials & Energy Science (TIMES), Xijing University, Xi'an, 710123, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Advanced Photo-Electronics Materials and Energy Conversion Device, Technological Institute of Materials & Energy Science (TIMES), Xijing University, Xi'an, 710123, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Advanced Photo-Electronics Materials and Energy Conversion Device, Technological Institute of Materials & Energy Science (TIMES), Xijing University, Xi'an, 710123, China
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- School of Artificial Intelligence Optics and Electronics (iOPEN), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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Puerto Galvis CE, González Ruiz DA, Martínez-Ferrero E, Palomares E. Challenges in the design and synthesis of self-assembling molecules as selective contacts in perovskite solar cells. Chem Sci 2024; 15:1534-1556. [PMID: 38303950 PMCID: PMC10829004 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc04668k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Self-assembling molecules (SAMs), as selective contacts, play an important role in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), determining the performance and stability of these photovoltaic devices. These materials offer many advantages over other traditional materials used as hole-selective contacts, as they can be easily deposited on a large area of metal oxides, can modify the work function of these substrates, and reduce optical and electric losses with low material consumption. However, the most interesting thing about SAMs is that by modifying the chemical structure of the small molecules used, the energy levels, molecular dipoles, and surface properties of this assembled monolayer can be modulated to fine-tune the desired interactions between the substrate and the active layer. Due to the important role of organic chemistry in the field of photovoltaics, in this review, we will cover the current challenges for the design and synthesis of SAMs PSCs. Discussing, the structural features that define a SAM, (ii) disclosing how commercial molecules inspired the synthesis of new SAMs; and (iii) detailing the pros- and cons- of the reported synthetic protocols that have been employed for the synthesis of molecules for SAMs, helping synthetic chemists to develop novel structures and promoting the fast industrialization of PSCs.
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- Carlos E Puerto Galvis
- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) Avda. Països Catalans, 16 Tarragona Spain
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- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) Avda. Països Catalans, 16 Tarragona Spain
- Departament d'Enginyeria Electrònica, Elèctrica i Automàtica., Universitat Rovira i Virgili Avda. Països Catalans, 26 Tarragona Spain
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- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) Avda. Països Catalans, 16 Tarragona Spain
- Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA) Passeig Lluïs Companys, 23 Barcelona Spain
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Chen M, Dong X, Xin Y, Gao Y, Fu Q, Wang R, Xu Z, Chen Y, Liu Y. Crystal Growth Regulation of Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskites via Self-Assembly of Semiconductor Spacers for Efficient Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202315943. [PMID: 38057544 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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The crystal growth and orientation of two-dimensional (2D) perovskite films significantly impact solar cell performance. Here, we incorporated robust quadrupole-quadrupole interactions to govern the crystal growth of 2D Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) perovskites. This was achieved through the development of two unique semiconductor spacers, namely PTMA and 5FPTMA, with different dipole moments. The ((5FPTMA)0.1 (PTMA)0.9 )2 MAn-1 Pbn I3n+1 (nominal n=5, 5F/PTMA-Pb) film shows a preferred vertical orientation, reduced grain boundaries, and released residual strain compared to (PTMA)2 MAn-1 Pbn I3n+1 (nominal n=5, PTMA-Pb), resulting in a decreased exciton binding energy and reduced electron-phonon coupling coefficients. In contrast to PTMA-Pb device with an efficiency of 15.66 %, the 5F/PTMA-Pb device achieved a champion efficiency of 18.56 %, making it among the best efficiency for 2D RP perovskite solar cells employing an MA-based semiconductor spacer. This work offers significant insights into comprehending the crystal growth process of 2D RP perovskite films through the utilization of quadrupole-quadrupole interactions between semiconductor spacers.
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- Mingqian Chen
- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- The Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Dong X, Wang R, Gao Y, Ling Q, Hu Z, Chen M, Liu H, Liu Y. Orbital Interactions in 2D Dion-Jacobson Perovskites Using Oligothiophene-Based Semiconductor Spacers Enable Efficient Solar Cells. Nano Lett 2024; 24:261-269. [PMID: 38113224 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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2D Dion-Jacobson (DJ) perovskites have emerged as promising photovoltaic materials, but the insulating organic spacer has hindered the efficient charge transport. Herein, we successfully synthesized a terthiophene-based semiconductor spacer, namely, 3ThDMA, for 2D DJ perovskite. An interesting finding is that the energy levels of 3ThDMA extensively overlap with the inorganic components and directly contribute to the band formation of (3ThDMA)PbI4, leading to enhanced charge transport across the organic spacer layers, whereas no such orbital interactions were found in (UDA)PbI4, a DJ perovskite based on 1,11-undecanediaminum (UDA). The devices based on (3ThDMA)MAn-1PbnI3n+1 (nominal n = 5) obtained a champion efficiency of 15.25%, which is a record efficiency for 2D DJ perovskite solar cells using long-conjugated spacers (conjugated rings ≥ 3) and a 22.60% efficiency for 3ThDMA-treated 3D PSCs. Our findings provide an important insight into understanding the orbital interactions in 2D DJ perovskite using an organic semiconductor spacer for efficient solar cells.
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- Xiyue Dong
- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
- Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Chen P, He D, Huang X, Zhang C, Wang L. Bilayer 2D-3D Perovskite Heterostructures for Efficient and Stable Solar Cells. ACS Nano 2024; 18:67-88. [PMID: 38131195 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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With a stacking-layered architecture, the bilayer two-dimensional-three-dimensional (2D-3D) perovskite heterostructure (PHS) not only eliminates surface defects but also protects the 3D perovskite matrix from external stimuli. However, these bilayer 2D-3D PHSs suffer from impaired interfacial charge carrier transport due to the relatively insulating 2D perovskite fragments with a random phase distribution. Over the past decade, substantial efforts have been devoted to pioneering molecular and structural designs of the 2D perovskite interlayers for improving their charge carrier mobility, which enables state-of-the-art perovskite solar cells with high power conversion efficiency and exceptional operational stability. Herein, this review offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview on the recent progress of bilayer 2D-3D PHSs, encompassing advancements on spacer cation engineering, interfacial charge carrier modification, advanced deposition protocols, and characterization techniques. Then, the evolutionary trajectory of bilayer 2D-3D PHSs is outlined by summarizing its mainstream development trends, followed by a perspective discussion about its future research opportunities toward efficient and durable perovskite solar cells.
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- Peng Chen
- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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Li W, Giannini S, Quarti C, Hou Z, Prezhdo OV, Beljonne D. Interlayer Charge Transport in 2D Lead Halide Perovskites from First Principles. J Chem Theory Comput 2023; 19:9403-9415. [PMID: 38048307 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.3c00904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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We report on the implementation of a versatile projection-operator diabatization approach to calculate electronic coupling integrals in layered periodic systems. The approach is applied to model charge transport across the saturated organic spacers in two-dimensional (2D) lead halide perovskites. The calculations yield out-of-plane charge transfer rates that decay exponentially with the increasing length of the alkyl chain, range from a few nanoseconds to milliseconds, and are supportive of a hopping mechanism. Most importantly, we show that the charge carriers strongly couple to distortions of the Pb-I framework and that accounting for the associated nonlocal dynamic disorder increases the thermally averaged interlayer rates by a few orders of magnitude compared to the frozen-ion 0 K-optimized structure. Our formalism provides the first comprehensive insight into the role of the organic spacer cation on vertical transport in 2D lead halide perovskites and can be readily extended to functional π-conjugated spacers, where we expect the improved energy alignment with the inorganic layout to speed up the charge transfer between the semiconducting layers.
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- Wei Li
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, University of Mons, Place du Parc, 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, University of Mons, Place du Parc, 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, University of Mons, Place du Parc, 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, University of Mons, Place du Parc, 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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Lai J, Zhu R, Tan J, Yang Z, Ye S. Stacking Arrangement and Orientation of Aromatic Cations Tune Bandgap and Charge Transport of 2D Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskites. Small 2023; 19:e2303449. [PMID: 37495901 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Chemical modifications on aromatic spacers of 2D perovskites have been demonstrated to be an effective strategy to simultaneously improve optoelectronic properties and stability. However, its underlying mechanism is poorly understood. By using 2D phenyl-based perovskites ([C6 H5 (CH2 )m NH3 ]2 PbI4 ) as models, the authors have revealed how the chemical nature of aromatic cations tunes the bandgap and charge transport of 2D perovskites by utilizing sum-frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy to determine the stacking arrangement and orientation of aromatic cations. It is found that the antiparallel slip-stack arrangement of phenyl rings between adjacent layers induces an indirect band gap, resulting in anomalous carrier dynamics. Incorporation of the CH2 moiety causes stacking rearrangement of the phenyl ring and thus promotes an indirect to direct bandgap transition. In direct-bandgap perovskites, higher carrier mobility correlates with a larger orientation angle of the phenyl ring. Further optimizing the orientation angle by introducing a para-substituted element in a phenyl ring, higher carrier mobility is obtained. This work highlights the importance of leveraging stacking arrangement and orientation of the aromatic cations to tune the photophysical properties, which opens up an avenue for advancing high-performance 2D perovskites optoelectronics via molecular engineering.
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- Jing Lai
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230088, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230088, China
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DuBose JT, Christy A, Chakkamalayath J, Kamat PV. Trap or Triplet? Excited-State Interactions in 2D Perovskite Colloids with Chromophoric Cations. ACS Nano 2023; 17:19052-19062. [PMID: 37725791 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
Abstract
Movement of energy within light-harvesting assemblies is typically carried out with separately synthesized donor and acceptor species, which are then brought together to induce an interaction. Recently, two-dimensional (2D) lead halide perovskites have gained interest for their ability to accommodate and assemble chromophoric molecules within their lattice, creating hybrid organic-inorganic compositions. Using a combination of steady-state and time-resolved absorption and emission spectroscopy, we have now succeeded in establishing the competition between energy transfer and charge trapping in 2D halide perovskite colloids containing naphthalene-derived cations (i.e., NEA2PbX4, where NEA = naphthylethylamine). The presence of room-temperature triplet emission from the naphthalene moiety depends on the ratio of bromide to iodide in the lead halide sublattice (i.e., x in NEA2Pb(Br1-xIx)4), with only bromide-rich compositions showing sensitized emission. Photoluminescence lifetime measurements of the sensitized naphthalene reveal the formation of the naphthalene triplet excimer at room temperature. From transient absorption measurements, we find the rate constant of triplet energy transfer (kEnT) to be on the order of ∼109 s-1. At low temperatures (77 K) a new broad emission feature arising from trap states is observed in all samples ranging from pure bromide to pure iodide composition. These results reveal the interplay between sensitized triplet energy transfer and charge trapping in 2D lead halide perovskites, highlighting the need to carefully parse contributions from competing de-excitation pathways for optoelectronic applications.
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Boeije Y, Van Gompel WTM, Zhang Y, Ghosh P, Zelewski SJ, Maufort A, Roose B, Ooi ZY, Chowdhury R, Devroey I, Lenaers S, Tew A, Dai L, Dey K, Salway H, Friend RH, Sirringhaus H, Lutsen L, Vanderzande D, Rao A, Stranks SD. Tailoring Interlayer Charge Transfer Dynamics in 2D Perovskites with Electroactive Spacer Molecules. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:21330-21343. [PMID: 37738152 PMCID: PMC10557141 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c05974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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The family of hybrid organic-inorganic lead-halide perovskites are the subject of intense interest for optoelectronic applications, from light-emitting diodes to photovoltaics to X-ray detectors. Due to the inert nature of most organic molecules, the inorganic sublattice generally dominates the electronic structure and therefore the optoelectronic properties of perovskites. Here, we use optically and electronically active carbazole-based Cz-Ci molecules, where Ci indicates an alkylammonium chain and i indicates the number of CH2 units in the chain, varying from 3 to 5, as cations in the two-dimensional (2D) perovskite structure. By investigating the photophysics and charge transport characteristics of (Cz-Ci)2PbI4, we demonstrate a tunable electronic coupling between the inorganic lead-halide and organic layers. The strongest interlayer electronic coupling was found for (Cz-C3)2PbI4, where photothermal deflection spectroscopy results remarkably reveal an organic-inorganic charge transfer state. Ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy measurements demonstrate ultrafast hole transfer from the photoexcited lead-halide layer to the Cz-Ci molecules, the efficiency of which increases by varying the chain length from i = 5 to i = 3. The charge transfer results in long-lived carriers (10-100 ns) and quenched emission, in stark contrast to the fast (sub-ns) and efficient radiative decay of bound excitons in the more conventional 2D perovskite (PEA)2PbI4, in which phenylethylammonium (PEA) acts as an inert spacer. Electrical charge transport measurements further support enhanced interlayer coupling, showing increased out-of-plane carrier mobility from i = 5 to i = 3. This study paves the way for the rational design of 2D perovskites with combined inorganic-organic electronic properties through the wide range of functionalities available in the world of organics.
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- Yorrick Boeije
- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, U.K.
- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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- Institute
for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hybrid Materials Design (HyMaD), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
- Cambridge
Graphene Centre, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0FA, U.K.
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- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, U.K.
- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
- Department
of Semiconductor Materials Engineering, Faculty of Fundamental Problems
of Technology, Wrocław University
of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute
for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hybrid Materials Design (HyMaD), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, U.K.
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- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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- Institute
for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hybrid Materials Design (HyMaD), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Institute
for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hybrid Materials Design (HyMaD), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, U.K.
- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, U.K.
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- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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- Institute
for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hybrid Materials Design (HyMaD), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Institute
for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hybrid Materials Design (HyMaD), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, U.K.
- Department
of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, JJ Thomson
Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K.
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Sun J, Wang K, Ma K, Park JY, Lin ZY, Savoie BM, Dou L. Emerging Two-Dimensional Organic Semiconductor-Incorporated Perovskites─A Fascinating Family of Hybrid Electronic Materials. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:20694-20715. [PMID: 37706467 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c02143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Halide perovskites have attracted a great amount of attention owing to their unique materials chemistry, excellent electronic properties, and low-cost manufacturing. Two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites, originating from three-dimensional (3D) perovskite structures, are structurally more diverse and therefore create functional possibilities beyond 3D perovskites. The much less restrictive size constraints on the organic component of these hybrid materials particularly provide an exciting platform for designing unprecedented materials and functionalities at the molecular level. In this Perspective, we discuss the concept and recent development of a sub-class of 2D perovskites, namely, organic semiconductor-incorporated perovskites (OSiPs). OSiPs combine the electronic functionality of organic semiconductors with the soft and dynamic halide perovskite lattice, offering opportunities for tailoring the energy landscape, lattice and carrier dynamics, and electron/ion transport properties for various fundamental studies, as well as device applications. Specifically, we summarize recent advances in the design, synthesis, and structural analysis of OSiPs with various organic conjugated moieties as well as the application of OSiPs in photovoltaics, light-emitting devices, and transistors. Lastly, challenges and further opportunities for OSiPs in molecular design, integration of novel functionality, film quality, and stability issues are addressed.
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- Jiaonan Sun
- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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Wang R, Li X, Qi J, Su C, Yang J, Yang S, Yuan M, He T. Lattice Strain Regulation Enables High-Performance Formamidinium Perovskite Photovoltaics. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2304149. [PMID: 37326208 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI3 ) perovskite possesses an ideal optical bandgap and is a potential material for fabricating the most efficient single-junction perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Nevertheless, large formamidinium (FA) cations result in residual lattice strain, which reduces the power conversion efficiency (PCE) and operational stability of PSCs. Herein, the modulation of lattice strain in FAPbI3 crystals via a π-conjugated organic amine, i.e., 4-pyrene oxy butylamine (PYBA), is proposed. PYBA pairs at the grain boundary serve as a template for the crystallization of FAPbI3 perovskite, thereby inducing a highly oriented crystal and a pure α-phase film. The PYBA pairs with strong π-π interactions provide a solid fulcrum for external compression strain, thus compensating for the inherent tension strain of FAPbI3 crystals. The strain release elevates the valence band of the perovskite crystals, thereby decreasing the bandgap and trap density. Consequently, the PYBA-regulated FAPbI3 PSC achieves an excellent PCE of 24.76%. Moreover, the resulting device exhibits improves operational stability and maintains over 80% of its initial PCE after 1500 h under maximum power point tracking conditions.
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- Rui Wang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
- Province-Ministry Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Photovoltaic Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
- Province-Ministry Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Photovoltaic Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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Kutkan S, Dhanabalan B, Lin ML, Tan PH, Schleusener A, Arciniegas MP, Krahne R. Impact of the organic cation on the band-edge emission of two-dimensional lead-bromide perovskites. Nanoscale 2023; 15:12880-12888. [PMID: 37477377 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02172f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Organic-inorganic low-dimensional layered metal-halide perovskites are semiconductors in which the optoelectronic properties can be tuned by the material composition and the design of the layered architecture. While the electronic band structure is mainly determined by the inorganic octahedra lattice, the binding and conformation of the organic cations induces related lattice distortions that can break the symmetry and lead to the splitting of the exciton energy levels, and influence the dielectric confinement. Furthermore, organic-induced lattice deformations lead to offsets in k-space (where k is the wavevector) that go along with the exciton energy level splitting. Hence, the electronic transitions between these levels require the momentum contribution of phonons, and contributions of phonons in the exciton recombination dynamics result in thermal broadening of the emission linewidth. In this work, we investigate the band-edge emission of two-dimensional Ruddlesden-Popper lead-bromide perovskites synthesized with different organic cations that vary in their binding head group and their alkyl chain length. We find several peaks in the low-temperature photoluminescence spectra, and the number of peaks in the band-edge emission and their decay dynamics depend strongly on the type of organic cation in the material, which we relate to the difference in the inorganic lattice distortions that the cations induce. For two-dimensional layered perovskites with mainly in-plane distortions, induced by short primary ammonium molecules, we find a two-fold splitting of the band edge emission at low temperatures. If also out-of-plane distortions are present, as for the long-chain primary ammoniums, a three-fold splitting is observed. Interestingly, the low-energy peaks of the split series merge into the highest energy peak with increasing temperature. Thermal broadening analysis of the temperature-dependent photoluminescence linewidth in the structures with out-of-plane distortions yields energies that are larger than those reported for the inorganic lattice phonons. This indicates the involvement of either high-frequency oscillations involving the organic cations, or the broadening might be related to higher order phonon scattering processes in the excitonic recombination process. The strong directionality of the phonon modes in the octahedral lattice could promote the involvement of multiple electron-phonon scattering processes in the exciton relaxation dynamics, for example involving modes with orthogonal directionality.
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- Seda Kutkan
- Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), Via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy.
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- Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), Via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy.
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- State Key Laboratory of Superlattices and Microstructures, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100083 Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superlattices and Microstructures, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100083 Beijing, China
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- Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), Via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy.
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Metcalf I, Sidhik S, Zhang H, Agrawal A, Persaud J, Hou J, Even J, Mohite AD. Synergy of 3D and 2D Perovskites for Durable, Efficient Solar Cells and Beyond. Chem Rev 2023; 123:9565-9652. [PMID: 37428563 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) organic-inorganic lead halide perovskites have emerged in the past few years as a promising material for low-cost, high-efficiency optoelectronic devices. Spurred by this recent interest, several subclasses of halide perovskites such as two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites have begun to play a significant role in advancing the fundamental understanding of the structural, chemical, and physical properties of halide perovskites, which are technologically relevant. While the chemistry of these 2D materials is similar to that of the 3D halide perovskites, their layered structure with a hybrid organic-inorganic interface induces new emergent properties that can significantly or sometimes subtly be important. Synergistic properties can be realized in systems that combine different materials exhibiting different dimensionalities by exploiting their intrinsic compatibility. In many cases, the weaknesses of each material can be alleviated in heteroarchitectures. For example, 3D-2D halide perovskites can demonstrate novel behavior that neither material would be capable of separately. This review describes how the structural differences between 3D halide perovskites and 2D halide perovskites give rise to their disparate materials properties, discusses strategies for realizing mixed-dimensional systems of various architectures through solution-processing techniques, and presents a comprehensive outlook for the use of 3D-2D systems in solar cells. Finally, we investigate applications of 3D-2D systems beyond photovoltaics and offer our perspective on mixed-dimensional perovskite systems as semiconductor materials with unrivaled tunability, efficiency, and technologically relevant durability.
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- Isaac Metcalf
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Université de Rennes, INSA Rennes, CNRS, Institut FOTON - UMR 6082, 35708 Rennes, France
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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Pariari D, Mehta S, Mandal S, Mahata A, Pramanik T, Kamilya S, Vidhan A, Guru Row TN, Santra PK, Sarkar SK, De Angelis F, Mondal A, Sarma DD. Realizing the Lowest Bandgap and Exciton Binding Energy in a Two-Dimensional Lead Halide System. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37440690 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c03300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Finding stable analogues of three-dimensional (3D) lead halide perovskites has motivated the exploration of an ever-expanding repertoire of two-dimensional (2D) counterparts. However, the bandgap and exciton binding energy in these 2D systems are generally considerably higher than those in 3D analogues due to size and dielectric confinement. Such quantum confinements are most prominently manifested in the extreme 2D realization in (A)mPbI4 (m = 1 or 2) series of compounds with a single inorganic layer repeat unit. Here, we explore a new A-site cation, 4,4'-azopyridine (APD), whose size and hydrogen bonding properties endow the corresponding (APD)PbI4 2D compound with the lowest bandgap and exciton binding energy of all such compounds, 2.19 eV and 48 meV, respectively. (APD)PbI4 presents the first example of the ideal Pb-I-Pb bond angle of 180°, maximizing the valence and conduction bandwidths and minimizing the electron and hole effective masses. These effects coupled with a significant increase in the dielectric constant provide an explanation for the unique bandgap and exciton binding energies in this system. Our theoretical results further reveal that the requirement of optimizing the hydrogen bonding interactions between the organic and the inorganic units provides the driving force for achieving the structural uniqueness and the associated optoelectronic properties in this system. Our preliminary investigations in characterizing photovoltaic solar cells in the presence of APD show encouraging improvements in performances and stability.
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- Debasmita Pariari
- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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- Computational Laboratory for Hybrid/Organic Photovoltaics (CLHYO) Istituto CNR di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche "Giulio Natta" (CNR-SCITEC), Via Elce di Sotto 8, 06123 Perugia, Italy
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana 502285, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru 562162, India
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Computational Laboratory for Hybrid/Organic Photovoltaics (CLHYO) Istituto CNR di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche "Giulio Natta" (CNR-SCITEC), Via Elce di Sotto 8, 06123 Perugia, Italy
- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Via Elce di Sotto 8, 06123 Perugia, Italy
- Department of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, College of Sciences & Human Studies, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, P.O. Box 1664, Al Khobar 31952 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST) Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Korea
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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Gao Y, Dong X, Liu Y. Recent Progress of Layered Perovskite Solar Cells Incorporating Aromatic Spacers. Nanomicro Lett 2023; 15:169. [PMID: 37407722 PMCID: PMC10323068 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01141-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Layered two dimensional (2D) or quasi-2D perovskites are emerging photovoltaic materials due to their superior environment and structure stability in comparison with their 3D counterparts. The typical 2D perovskites can be obtained by cutting 3D perovskites along < 100 > orientation by incorporation of bulky organic spacers, which play a key role in the performance of 2D perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Compared with aliphatic spacers, aromatic spacers with high dielectric constant have the potential to decrease the dielectric and quantum confinement effect of 2D perovskites, promote efficient charge transport and reduce the exciton binding energy, all of which are beneficial for the photovoltaic performance of 2D PSCs. In this review, we aim to provide useful guidelines for the design of aromatic spacers for 2D perovskites. We systematically reviewed the recent progress of aromatic spacers used in 2D PSCs. Finally, we propose the possible design strategies for aromatic spacers that may lead to more efficient and stable 2D PSCs.
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- Yuping Gao
- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China.
- Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China.
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Wang C, Gu J, Li J, Cai J, Li L, Yao J, Lu Z, Wang X, Zou G. Two-dimensional (n = 1) ferroelectric film solar cells. Natl Sci Rev 2023; 10:nwad061. [PMID: 37600562 PMCID: PMC10434298 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwad061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Molecular ferroelectrics that have excellent ferroelectric properties, a low processing temperature, narrow bandgap, and which are lightweight, have shown great potential in the photovoltaic field. However, two-dimensional (2D) perovskite solar cells with high tunability, excellent photo-physical properties and superior long-term stability are limited by poor out-of-plane conductivity from intrinsic multi-quantum-well electronic structures. This work uses 2D molecular ferroelectric film as the absorbing layer to break the limit of multiple quantum wells. Our 2D ferroelectric solar cells achieve the highest open-circuit voltage (1.29 V) and the best efficiency (3.71%) among the 2D (n = 1) Ruddlesden-Popper perovskite solar cells due to the enhanced out-of-plane charge transport induced by molecular ferroelectrics with a strong saturation polarization, high Curie temperature and multiaxial characteristics. This work aims to break the inefficient out-of-plane charge transport caused by the limit of the multi-quantum-well electronic structure and improve the efficiency of 2D ferroelectric solar cells.
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- Chen Wang
- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
- College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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Ma K, Sun J, Atapattu HR, Larson BW, Yang H, Sun D, Chen K, Wang K, Lee Y, Tang Y, Bhoopalam A, Huang L, Graham KR, Mei J, Dou L. Holistic energy landscape management in 2D/3D heterojunction via molecular engineering for efficient perovskite solar cells. Sci Adv 2023; 9:eadg0032. [PMID: 37285424 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adg0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Constructing two-dimensional (2D) perovskite atop of 3D with energy landscape management is still a challenge in perovskite photovoltaics. Here, we report a strategy through designing a series of π-conjugated organic cations to construct stable 2D perovskites and to realize delicate energy level tunability at 2D/3D heterojunctions. As a result, the hole transfer energy barriers can be reduced both at heterojunctions and within 2D structures, and the preferable work function shift reduces charge accumulation at interface. Leveraging these insights and also benefitted from the superior interface contact between conjugated cations and poly(triarylamine) (PTAA) hole transporting layer, a solar cell with power conversion efficiency of 24.6% has been achieved, which is the highest among PTAA-based n-i-p devices to the best of our knowledge. The devices exhibit greatly enhanced stability and reproducibility. This approach is generic to several hole transporting materials, offering opportunities to realize high efficiency without using the unstable Spiro-OMeTAD.
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- Ke Ma
- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Nussbaum S, Socie E, Fish GC, Diercks NJ, Hempel H, Friedrich D, Moser JE, Yum JH, Sivula K. Photogenerated charge transfer in Dion-Jacobson type layered perovskite based on naphthalene diimide. Chem Sci 2023; 14:6052-6058. [PMID: 37293640 PMCID: PMC10246667 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc00783a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Incorporating organic semiconducting spacer cations into layered lead halide perovskite structures provides a powerful approach to mitigate the typical strong dielectric and quantum confinement effects by inducing charge-transfer between the organic and inorganic layers. Herein we report the synthesis and characterization of thin films of novel DJ-phase organic-inorganic layered perovskite semiconductors using a naphthalene diimide (NDI) based divalent spacer cation, which is shown to accept photogenerated electrons from the inorganic layer. With alkyl chain lengths of 6 carbons, an NDI-based thin film exhibited electron mobility (based on space charge-limited current for quasi-layered 〈n〉 = 5 material) was found to be as high as 0.03 cm2 V-1 s-1 with no observable trap-filling region suggesting trap passivation by the NDI spacer cation.
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- Simon Nussbaum
- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Photochemical Dynamics Group, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Photochemical Dynamics Group, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Department of Structure and Dynamics of Energy Materials, Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 140109 Berlin Germany
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- Institute for Solar Fuels, Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 140109 Berlin Germany
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- Photochemical Dynamics Group, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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Halide perovskites (HPs) are potential game-changing materials for a broad spectrum of optoelectronic applications ranging from photovoltaics, light-emitting devices, lasers to radiation detectors, ferroelectrics, thermoelectrics, etc. Underpinning this spectacular expansion is their fascinating photophysics involving a complex interplay of carrier, lattice, and quasi-particle interactions spanning several temporal orders that give rise to their remarkable optical and electronic properties. Herein, we critically examine and distill their dynamical behavior, collective interactions, and underlying mechanisms in conjunction with the experimental approaches. This review aims to provide a unified photophysical picture fundamental to understanding the outstanding light-harvesting and light-emitting properties of HPs. The hotbed of carrier and quasi-particle interactions uncovered in HPs underscores the critical role of ultrafast spectroscopy and fundamental photophysics studies in advancing perovskite optoelectronics.
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- Jianhui Fu
- Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore
- Energy Research Institute @NTU (ERI@N), Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637553, Singapore
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- Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore
- Energy Research Institute @NTU (ERI@N), Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637553, Singapore
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- Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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Mahal E, Mandal SC, Roy D, Pathak B. Energy level alignments between organic and inorganic layers in 2D layered perovskites: conjugation vs. substituent. Nanoscale 2023; 15:7962-7970. [PMID: 37067050 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr01105d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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2D layered hybrid perovskites have attracted huge attention due to their interesting optoelectronic properties and chemical flexibility. Depending upon their electronic structures and properties, these materials can be utilised in various optoelectronic devices like photovoltaics, LEDs and so on. In this context, study of the excited energy levels of the organic spacers can help us to align the excited energy levels of the organic unit with the excitonic level of the inorganic unit according to the requirement of a particular optoelectronic device. We have explored the role of 3-phenyl-2-propenammonium on the electronic structure of a perovskite containing this cation as a spacer. Our results clearly demonstrate the active participation of conjugated ammonium spacers in the electronic structure of a perovskite. Also, we have considered a variety of amines to identify the best alignment with common inorganic units and studied the role of substituents and conjugation on the energy level alignment. Placing the triplet excited level of an organic spacer below the lowest excitonic level of the inorganic unit can induce energy transfer from the inorganic to organic unit, finally resulting in phosphorescence emission. We have shown that the triplet energy level of 3-anthracene-2-propeneamine/3-pyrene-2-propeneamine can be tuned in such a way that there can be an excitonic energy transfer from the Pb2I7/PbI4 inorganic unit-based perovskites. Therefore, perovskite material with such combinations of organic spacer cations will be very useful for light emission applications.
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- Eti Mahal
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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Li W, Feng X, Guo K, Pan W, Li M, Liu L, Song J, He Y, Wei H. Prominent Free Charges Tunneling Through Organic Interlayer of 2D Perovskites. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2211808. [PMID: 36758050 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The diversity of organic cations greatly enriches the species of 2D perovskites; traditional 2D Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) and Dion-Jacobson (DJ) perovskites are synthesized by two different organic amines. Here, according to the difference in pKa values between conjugated acids of monoprotonated and biprotonated 4-(2-Aminoethyl)pyridine (4AEPy) ions, the 2D perovskites of RP (4AEPy)2 PbI4 and DJ (4AEPy)PbI4 from same organic amine is reported, which can realize reversible transformation under the treatment of HI and NH3 , respectively. The interaction of N-H···N hydrogen bond between adjacent organic molecules in (4AEPy)2 PbI4 leads to the bending conformation of ethylamine groups, which results in a 2.4 Å reduction in layer spacing compared to typical phenylethylamine lead iodine ((PEA)2 PbI4 ) 2D perovskite. Besides, the ethylamine groups of organic layers in (4AEPy)PbI4 are deeply inserted into octahedral cavities and directly participate in the construction of the conduction band minimum, which leads to a small exciton binding energy of 27.3 meV to generate free charges. The stronger coupling between the organic and inorganic layers and the minor exciton binding energy can promote the DJ phase to possess a more stable structure and better optoelectronic properties. Thus the (4AEPy)PbI4 device displays better light response and X-ray detection capability with a high sensitivity of 5627 µC Gyair -1 cm-2 and the lowest detectable dose rate of 20 nGyair s-1 .
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- Weijun Li
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Optical Functional Theranostics Joint Laboratory of Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Shao W, Yang S, Wang K, Dou L. Light-Emitting Organic Semiconductor-Incorporated Perovskites: Fundamental Properties and Device Applications. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:2034-2046. [PMID: 36795485 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Recently, organic semiconductor-incorporated perovskites (OSiPs) have emerged as a new subclass of next-generation organic-inorganic hybrid materials. OSiPs combine the advantages of organic semiconductors, such as large design windows and tunable optoelectronic functionalities, with the excellent charge-transport properties of the inorganic metal-halide counterparts. OSiPs provide a new materials platform for the exploitation of charge and lattice dynamics at the organic-inorganic interfaces for various applications. This Perspective reviews recent achievements in OSiPs highlighting the benefits from organic semiconductor incorporation and elucidates the fundamental light-emitting mechanism, energy transfer, as well as band alignment structures at the organic-inorganic interface. Insights on the emission tunability lead toward a discussion of the potential of OSiPs in light-emitting applications, such as perovskite light-emitting diodes or lasing systems.
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- Wenhao Shao
- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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Romagnoli L, D’Annibale A, Blundo E, Patra A, Polimeni A, Meggiolaro D, Andrusenko I, Marchetti D, Gemmi M, Latini A. 4,4'-(Anthracene-9,10-diylbis(ethyne-2,1-diyl))bis(1-methyl-1-pyridinium) Lead Iodide C 30H 22N 2Pb 2I 6: A Highly Luminescent, Chemically and Thermally Stable One-Dimensional Hybrid Iodoplumbate. Chem Mater 2023; 35:1818-1826. [PMID: 36873626 PMCID: PMC9979375 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.2c03798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A new one-dimensional hybrid iodoplumbate, namely, 4,4'-(anthracene-9,10-diylbis(ethyne-2,1-diyl))bis(1-methyl-1-pyridinium) lead iodide C30H22N2Pb2I6 (AEPyPbI), is reported here for the first time with its complete characterization. The material exhibits remarkable thermal stability (up to 300 °C), and it is unreactive under ambient conditions toward water and atmospheric oxygen, due to the quaternary nature of the nitrogen atoms present in the organic cation. The cation exhibits strong visible fluorescence under ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, and when its iodide is combined with PbI2, it forms AEPyPb2I6, an efficient light-emitting material, with a photoluminescence emission intensity comparable to that of high-quality InP epilayers. The structure determination was obtained using three-dimensional electron diffraction, and the material was extensively studied by using a wide range of techniques, such as X-ray powder diffraction, diffuse reflectance UV-visible spectroscopy, thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis, elemental analysis, Raman and infrared spectroscopies, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The emissive properties of the material were correlated with its electronic structure by using state-of-the-art theoretical calculations. The complex, highly conjugated electronic structure of the cation interacts strongly with that of the Pb-I network, giving rise to the peculiar optoelectronic properties of AEPyPb2I6. The material, considering its relatively easy synthesis and stability, shows promise for light-emitting and photovoltaic devices. The use of highly conjugated quaternary ammonium cations may be useful for the development of new hybrid iodoplumbates and perovskites with optoelectronic properties tailored for specific applications.
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- Lorenza Romagnoli
- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Sapienza Università di
Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Roma 00185, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Sapienza Università di
Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Roma 00185, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Fisica, Sapienza Università di
Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Roma 00185, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Fisica, Sapienza Università di
Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Roma 00185, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Fisica, Sapienza Università di
Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Roma 00185, Italy
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- Computational
Laboratory for Hybrid/Organic Photovoltaics (CLHYO), Istituto CNR di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche “Giulio Natta”
(CNR-SCITEC), Via Elce di Sotto 8, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Electron
Crystallography, Center for Materials Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera 56025, Italy
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- Electron
Crystallography, Center for Materials Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera 56025, Italy
- Department
of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, Parma (PR) 43124, Italy
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- Electron
Crystallography, Center for Materials Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera 56025, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Sapienza Università di
Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Roma 00185, Italy
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Román‐Román PI, Ortiz‐Cervantes C, Vasquez‐Matias JI, Vazquez‐Chavez J, Hernández‐Rodríguez M, Solis‐Ibarra D. Incorporation of Conjugated Diynes in Perovskites and their Post-Synthetic Modification. ChemSusChem 2023; 16:e202201505. [PMID: 36445827 PMCID: PMC10108122 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites have rapidly become an attractive alternative to three-dimensional (3D) perovskites as solar cell absorbers, owing to their improved stability, versatility, and ease of processing. Despite their advantages, the insulating nature of the organic cations makes these materials have lower absorbing and conducting properties, resulting in lower device efficiencies. A way to circumvent these issues is the integration of functional molecules that help mitigate these limitations. In this study, six new perovskites composed of three distinct diynes are synthesized, all of which can be thermally polymerized to form conjugated polymers within the perovskite layers. The incorporation of conjugated polymers results in drastic changes in these materials' optoelectronic properties and their overall stability. Furthermore, depending on the nature of the diyne and the inorganic layers, the materials show varying polymerization yields, optical bandgaps, and charge carrier densities. These results afford significant insight into the chemical nature of the polymerized species and thus highlight the versatility of this approach to post-synthetically generate conducting polymers within the layers of 2D perovskites, paving the way toward their use in optoelectronic devices.
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- Priscila I. Román‐Román
- Instituto de Investigaciones en MaterialesUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)Circuito Exterior S/NCoyoacánCDMX04510Mexico
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- Instituto QuímicaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)Circuito Exterior S/NCoyoacánCDMX04510Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en MaterialesUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)Circuito Exterior S/NCoyoacánCDMX04510Mexico
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- Instituto QuímicaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)Circuito Exterior S/NCoyoacánCDMX04510Mexico
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- Instituto QuímicaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)Circuito Exterior S/NCoyoacánCDMX04510Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en MaterialesUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)Circuito Exterior S/NCoyoacánCDMX04510Mexico
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Mondal A, Gupta S. Effect of ‘Fluorophenylammonium’ and ‘Fluorophenethylammonium’ as Spacer on the Photo(electro)chemical and Photocatalytic Behaviour of Mixed Halide Based Layered Perovskites. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Arindam Mondal
- Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai 492015 Raipur Chhattisgarh India
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- Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai 492015 Raipur Chhattisgarh India
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Shao J, Li D, Shi J, Ma C, Wang Y, Liu X, Jiang X, Hao M, Zhang L, Liu C, Jiang Y, Wang Z, Zhong Y, Liu SF, Mai Y, Liu Y, Zhao Y, Ning Z, Wang L, Xu B, Meng L, Bian Z, Ge Z, Zhan X, You J, Li Y, Meng Q. Recent progress in perovskite solar cells: material science. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1445-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Zhang T, Xu K, Li J, He L, Fu DW, Ye Q, Xiong RG. Ferroelectric hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites and their structural and functional diversity. Natl Sci Rev 2022; 10:nwac240. [PMID: 36817836 PMCID: PMC9935996 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwac240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Molecular ferroelectrics have gradually aroused great interest in both fundamental scientific research and technological applications because of their easy processing, light weight and mechanical flexibility. Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite ferroelectrics (HOIPFs), as a class of molecule-based ferroelectrics, have diverse functionalities owing to their unique structure and have become a hot spot in molecular ferroelectrics research. Therefore, they are extremely attractive in the field of ferroelectrics. However, there seems to be a lack of systematic review of their design, performance and potential applications. Herein, we review the recent development of HOIPFs from lead-based, lead-free and metal-free perovskites, and outline the versatility of these ferroelectrics, including piezoelectricity for mechanical energy-harvesting and optoelectronic properties for photovoltaics and light detection. Furthermore, a perspective view of the challenges and future directions of HOIPFs is also highlighted.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Science and Applications of Molecular Ferroelectrics, Southeast University, Nanjing211189, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Science and Applications of Molecular Ferroelectrics, Southeast University, Nanjing211189, China
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Chen YC, Wu KC, Chen HA, Chu WH, Gowdru SM, Lin JC, Lin BH, Tang MT, Chang CC, Lai YH, Kuo TR, Wen CY, Wang DY. Studies of high-membered two-dimensional Ruddlesden-Popper Cs 7Pb 6I 19 perovskite nanosheets via kinetically controlled reactions. Mater Horiz 2022; 9:2433-2442. [PMID: 35848594 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh00539e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) all-inorganic Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) perovskite Cs7Pb6I19 nanosheets (NSs) were successfully developed for the first time by employing a structural recrystallization process with additional passivation of small organic sulfide molecules. The structure of Cs7Pb6I19 NSs is confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction measurements, atomically-resolved STEM measurements and atomic force microscopy (AFM) studies. Cs7Pb6I19 NSs with a specific n value of 6 exhibits unique absorption and emission spectra with intense excitons at 560 nm due to quantum confinement effects in 2D perovskite slabs. The formation mechanisms of 2D Cs7Pb6I19 NSs and 3D γ-CsPbI3 phases were investigated by in situ photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and the activation energies of their formation reactions were calculated to be 151 kJ mol-1 and 95.3 kJ mol-1, respectively. The phase stability of 2D Cs7Pb6I19 NSs can be maintained at temperatures below 14 °C for more than 4 weeks. The overall results indicate that 2D Cs7Pb6I19 NSs demonstrate unique optical properties and structural stability compared with other 3D perovskite materials. We have opened a new path to the future discovery of 2D perovskite structures with metastable phases by using this recrystallization method and the assistance of sulfur-derived organic molecules.
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- Yi-Chia Chen
- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan.
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan.
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Lee CU, Ma S, Ahn J, Kyhm J, Tan J, Lee H, Jang G, Park YS, Yun J, Lee J, Son J, Park JS, Moon J. Tailoring the Time-Averaged Structure for Polarization-Sensitive Chiral Perovskites. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:16020-16033. [PMID: 36036662 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c05849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chiral perovskites have emerged as promising candidates for polarization-sensing materials. Despite their excellent chiroptical properties, the nature of their multiple-quantum-well structures is a critical hurdle for polarization-based and spintronic applications. Furthermore, as the origin of chiroptical activity in chiral perovskites is still illusive, the strategy for simultaneously enhancing the chiroptical activity and charge transport has not yet been reported. Here, we demonstrated that incorporating a Lewis base into the lattice can effectively tune the chiroptical response and electrical properties of chiral perovskites. Through solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic measurements and theoretical calculations, it was demonstrated that the material property manipulation resulted from the change in the time-averaged structure induced by the Lewis base. Finally, as a preliminary proof of concept, a vertical-type circularly polarized light photodetector based on chiral perovskites was developed, exhibiting an outstanding performance with a distinguishability of 0.27 and a responsivity of 0.43 A W-1.
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- Chan Uk Lee
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.,Technology Support Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.,Technology Support Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Technology Support Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Kyungpook National University, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea.,SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Nano Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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He C, Li J, Bao Y, Li J, Wang H, Zhang M, Li H, Tang H, Sun Z, Zhang Q, Fang Y, Xu J, Yang Y. Robust Heterostructures in Two-Dimensional Perovskites by Threshold-Dominating Anion Exchange. Small 2022; 18:e2203036. [PMID: 35798317 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Heterostructures play an irreplaceable role in high-performance optoelectronic devices. However, the preparation of robust perovskite heterostructures is challenging due to spontaneous interdiffusion of halogen anions. Herein, a vapor-phase anion exchange method universally suitable for the preparation of robust 2D Ruddlesden-Popper perovskite (RPP) heterostructures is developed. A variety of heterostructures are fabricated based on exfoliated RPP microplates (MPs). Depending on the specific organic cations, the heterostructures can be either sharp and uniform, or broad and gradient, suggesting a new anion diffusion behavior different from that in 3D perovskites. Further experimental studies reveal that the lateral transport of anions follows a threshold-dominating mechanism, while the vertical transport can be partially or completely suppressed by organic cations. Subsequently, quantitative investigation of anion diffusion in 2D perovskites is conducted. The lateral diffusion coefficient of halogen anions is calculated to be 6 to 7 orders of magnitude larger than the vertical coefficient, consistent with the observed highly anisotropic anion diffusion. In addition, it is shown that the anion exchange threshold can also enhance the thermodynamic stability of the heterostructures at elevated temperature. These results provide a general method to fabricate robust lateral RPP heterostructures, and offer important insights into anion behavior in low-dimensional perovskites.
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- Chengyu He
- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Jiangsu Xinguanglian Technology Company Ltd, Xishan Economic Development Zone, No. 18 North Tuanjie Road, Wuxi, 214192, China
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
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Zhan X, Jiang X, Lv P, Xu J, Li F, Chen Z, Liu X. Enhanced Structural Stability and Pressure‐Induced Photoconductivity in Two‐Dimensional Hybrid Perovskite (C
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4. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202205491. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202205491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Xinhui Zhan
- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
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- School of State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, and Institute of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan 250100 China
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- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
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- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
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- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
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- School of State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, and Institute of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan 250100 China
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- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Sciences Qufu Normal University Qufu, Shandong Province 273165 China
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Zhao X, Ball ML, Kakekhani A, Liu T, Rappe AM, Loo YL. A charge transfer framework that describes supramolecular interactions governing structure and properties of 2D perovskites. Nat Commun 2022; 13:3970. [PMID: 35804028 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-31567-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The elucidation of structure-to-function relationships for two-dimensional (2D) hybrid perovskites remains a primary challenge for engineering efficient perovskite-based devices. By combining insights from theory and experiment, we describe the introduction of bifunctional ligands that are capable of making strong hydrogen bonds within the organic bilayer. We find that stronger intermolecular interactions draw charge away from the perovskite layers, and we have formulated a simple and intuitive computational descriptor, the charge separation descriptor (CSD), that accurately describes the relationship between the Pb-I-Pb angle, band gap, and in-plane charge transport with the strength of these interactions. A higher CSD value correlates to less distortion of the Pb-I-Pb angle, a reduced band gap, and higher in-plane mobility of the perovskite. These improved material properties result in improved device characteristics of the resulting solar cells. Understanding structure-property relationships is important when designing functional materials. Here, authors propose a descriptor to help understand and predict the electronic properties of two-dimensional lead iodide perovskites for photovoltaic applications.
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Energy and electron transfer processes in light harvesting assemblies dictate the outcome of the overall light energy conversion process. Halide perovskite nanocrystals such as CsPbBr3 with relatively high emission yield and strong light absorption can transfer singlet and triplet energy to surface-bound acceptor molecules. They can also induce photocatalytic reduction and oxidation by selectively transferring electrons and holes across the nanocrystal interface. This perspective discusses key factors dictating these excited-state pathways in perovskite nanocrystals and the fundamental differences between energy and electron transfer processes. Spectroscopic methods to decipher between these complex photoinduced pathways are presented. A basic understanding of the fundamental differences between the two excited deactivation processes (charge and energy transfer) and ways to modulate them should enable design of more efficient light harvesting assemblies with semiconductor and molecular systems.
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- Jeffrey T DuBose
- Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States.,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States.,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States.,Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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Lao Y, Yang S, Yu W, Guo H, Zou Y, Chen Z, Xiao L. Multifunctional π-Conjugated Additives for Halide Perovskite. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2022; 9:e2105307. [PMID: 35315240 PMCID: PMC9189639 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202105307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Additive is a conventional way to enhance halide perovskite active layer performance in multiaspects. Among them, π-conjugated molecules have significantly special influence on halide perovskite due to the superior electrical conductivity, rigidity property, and good planarity of π-electrons. In particular, π-conjugated additives usually have stronger interaction with halide perovskites. Therefore, they help with higher charge mobility and longer device lifetime compared with alkyl-based molecules. In this review, the detailed effect of conjugated molecules is discussed in the following parts: defect passivation, lattice orientation guidance, crystallization assistance, energy level rearrangement, and stability improvement. Meanwhile, the roles of conjugated ligands played in low-dimensional perovskite devices are summarized. This review gives an in-depth discussion about how conjugated molecules interact with halide perovskites, which may help understand the improved performance mechanism of perovskite device with π-conjugated additives. It is expected that π-conjugated organic additives for halide perovskites can provide unprecedented opportunities for the future improvement of perovskite devices.
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- Yinan Lao
- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Department of PhysicsPeking UniversityBeijing100871P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Department of PhysicsPeking UniversityBeijing100871P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Department of PhysicsPeking UniversityBeijing100871P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Department of PhysicsPeking UniversityBeijing100871P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Department of PhysicsPeking UniversityBeijing100871P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Department of PhysicsPeking UniversityBeijing100871P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Department of PhysicsPeking UniversityBeijing100871P. R. China
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Zhan X, Jiang X, Lv P, Xu J, Li F, Chen Z, Liu X. Enhanced Structural Stability and Pressure‐Induced Photoconductivity in Two‐Dimensional Hybrid Perovskite (C
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- Xinhui Zhan
- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
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- School of State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, and Institute of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan 250100 China
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- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
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- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
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- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
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- School of State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, and Institute of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan 250100 China
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- Laboratory of High Pressure Physics and Material Science (HPPMS) School of Physics and Physical Engineering Qufu Normal University Qufu 273165 Shandong China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Sciences Qufu Normal University Qufu, Shandong Province 273165 China
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Jiang T, Min H, Zou R, Wang M, Wen K, Lai J, Xu L, Wang Y, Xu W, Wang C, Wei K, Medhekar NV, Peng Q, Chang J, Huang W, Wang J. Molecularly Controlled Quantum Well Width Distribution and Optoelectronic Properties in Quasi-2D Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:4098-4103. [PMID: 35502873 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c00360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Owing to their excellent optoelectronic properties, quasi-2D perovskites with self-assembled multiple quantum well (MQW) structures have shown great potential in light-emitting diode (LED) applications. Understanding the correlation between the bulky cation, quantum well assembly, and optoelectronic properties of a quasi-2D perovskite is important. Here, we demonstrate that the dipole moment of the bulky cation can be one of the fundamental factors that controls the distribution and crystallinity of different quantum wells. We find that the bulky cation with a moderate dipole moment leads to moderately distributed well-width MQWs, resulting in a superior device efficiency due to the simultaneous achievement of favorable optical and electronic properties. The peak external quantum efficiency and the maximum luminance of the champion device are 10.8% and 19082 cd m-2, respectively, positioning it among the best-performing quasi-2D green perovskite LEDs without further surface passivation or additive doping. This work provides a perspective on the rational design of bulky cations in quasi-2D perovskite LEDs, which is also essential for the development of other mixed-dimensional perovskite optoelectronic devices.
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- Tao Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
- Centre for Theoretical and Computational Molecular Science, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
- Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, Fujian 350117, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, Fujian 350117, China
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Fu C, Gu Z, Tang Y, Xiao Q, Zhang S, Zhang Y, Song Y. From Structural Design to Functional Construction: Amine Molecules in High-Performance Formamidinium-Based Perovskite Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202117067. [PMID: 35148011 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202117067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Formamidinium (FA) based perovskites are considered as one of the most promising light-absorbing perovskite materials owing to their narrower band gap and better thermal stability compared to conventional methylammonium-based perovskites. Constant improvement by using various additives stimulates the potential application of these perovskites. Amine molecules with different structures have been widely used as typical additives in FA-based perovskite solar cells, and decent performances have been achieved. Thus, a systematic review focusing on structural regulation and functional construction of amines in FA-based perovskites is of significance. Herein, we analyze the construction mechanism of different structural amines on the functional perovskite crystals. The influence of amine molecules on specific perovskite properties including defect conditions, charge transfer, and moisture resistance are evaluated. Finally, we summarize the design rules of amine molecules for the application in high-performance FA-based perovskites and propose directions for the future development of additive molecules.
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- Chunpeng Fu
- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P.R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P.R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P.R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P.R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P.R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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Lin CC, Li JY, She NZ, Huang SK, Huang CY, Wang IT, Tsai FL, Wei CY, Lee TY, Wang DY, Wen CY, Li SS, Yabushita A, Luo CW, Chen CC, Chen CW. Stabilized High-Membered and Phase-Pure 2D All Inorganic Ruddlesden-Popper Halide Perovskites Nanocrystals as Photocatalysts for the CO 2 Reduction Reaction. Small 2022; 18:e2107881. [PMID: 35417059 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In contrast to the 2D organic-inorganic hybrid Ruddlesden-Popper halide perovskites (RPP), a new class of 2D all inorganic RPP (IRPP) has been recently proposed by substituting the organic spacers with an optimal inorganic alternative of cesium cations (Cs+ ). Nevertheless, the synthesis of high-membered 2D IRPPs (n > 1) has been a very challenging task because the Cs+ need to act as both spacers and A-site cations simultaneously. This work presents the successful synthesis of stable phase-pure high-membered 2D IRPPs of Csn+1 Pbn Br3n+1 nanosheets (NSs) with n = 3 and 4 by employing the strategy of using additional strong binding bidentate ligands. The structures of the 2D IRPPs (n = 3 and 4) NSs are confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction and high-resolution aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope measurements. These 2D IRPPs NSs exhibit a strong quantum confinement effect with tunable absorption and emission in the visible light range by varying their n values, attributed to their inherent 2D quantum-well structure. The superior structural and optical stability of the phase-pure high-membered 2D IRPPs make them a promising candidate as photocatalysts in CO2 reduction reactions with outstanding photocatalytic performance and long-term stability.
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- Cheng-Chieh Lin
- International Graduate Program of Molecular Science and Technology (NTU-MST), National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Molecular Science and Technology Program, Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan Normal University, No. 88, Sec. 4, Ting-Chow Rd, Taipei, 11677, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrophysics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 1001, University Road, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- International Graduate Program of Molecular Science and Technology (NTU-MST), National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Molecular Science and Technology Program, Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan
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- International Graduate Program of Molecular Science and Technology (NTU-MST), National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Molecular Science and Technology Program, Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan Normal University, No. 88, Sec. 4, Ting-Chow Rd, Taipei, 11677, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan Normal University, No. 88, Sec. 4, Ting-Chow Rd, Taipei, 11677, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, No.1727, Sec.4, Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung, 407224, Taiwan
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- International Graduate Program of Molecular Science and Technology (NTU-MST), National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhong-Xiao E. Rd, Taipei, 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrophysics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 1001, University Road, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrophysics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 1001, University Road, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan Normal University, No. 88, Sec. 4, Ting-Chow Rd, Taipei, 11677, Taiwan
- Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Academia Sinica, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- International Graduate Program of Molecular Science and Technology (NTU-MST), National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Center of Atomic Initiative for New Materials (AI-MAT), National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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Yang MJ, Tang SY, Weng YR, Zhou F, Shi Y, Bai YJ, Ai Y. H/F Substitution on the Spacer Cations Leads to 1D-to-2D Increment of the Pyrrolidinium-Containing Lead Iodide Hybrid Perovskites. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:5836-5843. [PMID: 35388698 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c00099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites (HOIPs) have emerged as multifunctional materials with remarkable optical and electronic properties. In particular, 2D-layered lead iodide-based HOIPs possess great practical application potential in the photoelectric field. In this work, we report H/F substitution-induced 1D-to-2D increment of lead iodide HOIPs. The enantiomeric HOIPs, S- and R-FPPbI3 (FP = 3-fluoropyrrolidinium), were achieved by monofluoride substitution on the spacer cations of the parent HOIP, PyPbI3 (Py = pyrrolidinium), showing mirror image structural relationship and reversible solid-state phase transition. A 2D-layered HOIP, (DFP)2PbI4 (DFP = 3,3-difluoropyrrolidinium), was achieved with a low band gap of 2.09 eV through difluoride substitution, thanks to the expansion of the Pb-I network from 1D to 2D. This work highlights the exploration of 1D chiral and 2D-layered HOIP materials with reversible phase transitions through H/F substitution strategies.
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- Meng-Juan Yang
- Ordered Matter Science Research Center, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- Ordered Matter Science Research Center, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- Ordered Matter Science Research Center, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- Ordered Matter Science Research Center, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- Ordered Matter Science Research Center, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- Ordered Matter Science Research Center, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- Ordered Matter Science Research Center, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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Vasileiadou ES, Jiang X, Kepenekian M, Even J, De Siena MC, Klepov VV, Friedrich D, Spanopoulos I, Tu Q, Tajuddin IS, Weiss EA, Kanatzidis MG. Thick-Layer Lead Iodide Perovskites with Bifunctional Organic Spacers Allylammonium and Iodopropylammonium Exhibiting Trap-State Emission. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:6390-6409. [PMID: 35378979 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c00571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The nature of the organic cation in two-dimensional (2D) hybrid lead iodide perovskites tailors the structural and technological features of the resultant material. Herein, we present three new homologous series of (100) lead iodide perovskites with the organic cations allylammonium (AA) containing an unsaturated C═C group and iodopropylammonium (IdPA) containing iodine on the organic chain: (AA)2MAn-1PbnI3n+1 (n = 3-4), [(AA)x(IdPA)1-x]2MAn-1PbnI3n+1 (n = 1-4), and (IdPA)2MAn-1PbnI3n+1 (n = 1-4), as well as their perovskite-related substructures. We report the in situ transformation of AA organic layers into IdPA and the incorporation of these cations simultaneously into the 2D perovskite structure. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction shows that (AA)2MA2Pb3I10 crystallizes in the space group P21/c with a unique inorganic layer offset (0, <1/2), comprising the first example of n = 3 halide perovskite with a monoammonium cation that deviates from the Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) halide structure type. (IdPA)2MA2Pb3I10 and the alloyed [(AA)x(IdPA)1-x]2MA2Pb3I10 crystallize in the RP structure, both in space group P21/c. The adjacent I···I interlayer distance in (AA)2MA2Pb3I10 is ∼5.6 Å, drawing the [Pb3I10]4- layers closer together among all reported n = 3 RP lead iodides. (AA)2MA2Pb3I10 presents band-edge absorption and photoluminescence (PL) emission at around 2.0 eV that is slightly red-shifted in comparison to (IdPA)2MA2Pb3I10. The band structure calculations suggest that both (AA)2MA2Pb3I10 and (IdPA)2MA2Pb3I10 have in-plane effective masses around 0.04m0 and 0.08m0, respectively. IdPA cations have a greater dielectric contribution than AA. The excited-state dynamics investigated by transient absorption (TA) spectroscopy reveal a long-lived (∼100 ps) trap state ensemble with broad-band emission; our evidence suggests that these states appear due to lattice distortions induced by the incorporation of IdPA cations.
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- Eugenia S Vasileiadou
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Univ Rennes, INSA Rennes, CNRS, Institut FOTON, UMR 6082, F-35000 Rennes, France
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77840, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Dai D, Shi R, Long R. Improving Lattice Rigidity and Charge Carrier Lifetime by Engineering Spacer Cation of Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskites: A Time-Domain Ab Initio Study. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:2718-2724. [PMID: 35311293 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c00085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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First-principles quantum dynamics calculations show that charge carrier lifetimes, charge transport, and lattice stability are notably improved when BA (CH3(CH2)3NH3+) in BA2PbI4 is replaced with MTEA (CH3(CH2)2SNH3+). By suppressing atomic fluctuations, MTEA enhances the lattice stiffness and inhibits loss of coherence due to the S-S interaction. By delocalizing hole wave functions on the MTEA, particularly on the S atoms, while maintaining the electron wave functions largely unchanged compared to the BA2PbI4, MTEA serves to enhance charge transport and NA coupling while narrowing the bandgap by 0.18 eV. Overall, MTEA decreases NA coupling due to slow atomic motions against a large overlap of electron-hole wave functions, which suppresses nonradiative electron-hole recombination and prolongs carrier lifetime twice longer compared with BA2PbI4. This simulation presents a rational route to make high performance two-dimensional perovskite solar cells.
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- Dandan Dai
- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, People's Republic of China
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Zissimou GA, Bartos P, Pietrzak A, Kaszyński P. "Upper" Ring Expansion of the Planar Blatter Radical via Photocyclization: Limitations and Impact on the Electronic Structure. J Org Chem 2022; 87:4829-4837. [PMID: 35290052 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Photocyclization of 8-aryloxybenzo[e][1,2,4]triazines leads to the formation of π-expanded flat Blatter radicals for three phenanthryloxy and pyren-1-yloxy derivatives, whereas no photoreaction is observed for the perylen-3-yloxy precursor. Two of the new radicals are nonplanar, out of which one is unstable to isolation. The radical with the fused pyrene ring constitutes the largest thus far paramagnetic polycyclic π-system containing seven fused rings with 27 sp2-hybridized atoms and 29 π-delocalized electrons. The investigation of the reaction conditions demonstrated the higher efficiency of photoformation of the parent radical in polar solvents, which suggests a polar transition state and the S1 photoreactive state. The effect of π expansion on the electronic structure was investigated with spectroscopic (UV-vis, electron paramagnetic resonance) and electrochemical methods augmented with density functional theory computational studies. The molecular structure of one of the radicals was determined with a single-crystal X-ray diffraction method.
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- Georgia A Zissimou
- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, 90-363 Łódź, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Łódź, 91-403 Łódź, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Łódź University of Technology, Żeromskiego 116, 90-926 Łódź, Poland
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, 90-363 Łódź, Poland.,Faculty of Chemistry, University of Łódź, 91-403 Łódź, Poland.,Department of Chemistry, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132, United States
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Hermi S, Alotaibi AA, Alswieleh AM, Alotaibi KM, Althobaiti MG, Jelsch C, Wenger E, Nasr CB, Mrad MH. The Coordination Behavior of Two New Complexes, [(C 7H 10NO 2)CdCl 3] n(I) and [(C 7H 9NO 2)CuCl 2] (II), Based on 2,6-Dimethanolpyridine; Elaboration of the Structure and Hirshfeld Surface, Optical, Spectroscopic and Thermal Analysis. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15051624. [PMID: 35268855 PMCID: PMC8911489 DOI: 10.3390/ma15051624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Two novel complexes, [(C7H10NO2)CdCl3]n(I) and [(C7H9NO2)CuCl2],havebeen synthesized and characterized. Single crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that in compound (I), 2,6-dimethanol pyridinium acts as a monodentate ligand through the O atom of the hydroxyl group. Contrarily, the 2,6-dimethanol pyridine ligand interacts tridentately with the Cu(II) ion via the nitrogen atoms and the two oxygen (O, O’) atoms of the two hydroxyl groups. The structure’s intermolecular interactions were studied using contact enrichment ratios and Hirshfeld surfaces. Following metal coordination, numerous hydrogen connections between entities and parallel displacement stacking interactions between pyridine rings dictate the crystal packing of both compounds. The aromatic cycles generate layers in the crystal for both substances. Powder XRD measurements confirmed the crystalline sample phase purity. SEM confirmed the surface homogeneity, whereas EDX semi-quantitative analysis corroborated the composition. IR spectroscopy identified vibrational absorption bands, while optical UV-visible absorption spectroscopy investigated optical properties. The thermal stability of the two materials was tested using TG-DTA.
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- Sabrine Hermi
- Materials Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Zarzouna 7021, Tunisia; (S.H.); (C.B.N.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences and Humanities, Shaqra University, Ad-Dawadmi 11911, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.)
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- CRM2, CNRS, Université de Lorraine, 54000 Nancy, France; (C.J.); (E.W.)
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- CRM2, CNRS, Université de Lorraine, 54000 Nancy, France; (C.J.); (E.W.)
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- Materials Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Zarzouna 7021, Tunisia; (S.H.); (C.B.N.)
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- Materials Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Zarzouna 7021, Tunisia; (S.H.); (C.B.N.)
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences and Humanities, Shaqra University, Ad-Dawadmi 11911, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence:
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Fu C, Gu Z, Tang Y, Xiao Q, Zhang S, Zhang Y, Song Y. From Structural Design to Functional Construction: Amine Molecules in High‐Performance FA‐Based Perovskite Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202117067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Chunpeng Fu
- Zhengzhou University Henan Institute of Advanced Technology Zhengzhou university, Henan province 450000 Zhengzhou CHINA
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- Zhengzhou University Henan Institute of Advanced Technology CHINA
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- Zhengzhou University Henan Institute of Advanced Technology CHINA
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- Zhengzhou University Henan Institute of Advanced Technology CHINA
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- Zhengzhou University Henan Institute of Advanced Technology CHINA
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- CAS Institute of Chemistry: Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Green Printing Laboratory No.2,1st North Street,Zhongguancun 100190 Beijing CHINA
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Yan L, Ma J, Li P, Zang S, Han L, Zhang Y, Song Y. Charge-Carrier Transport in Quasi-2D Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskite Solar Cells. Adv Mater 2022; 34:e2106822. [PMID: 34676930 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202106822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In recent years, 2D Ruddlesden-Popper (2DRP) perovskite materials have been explored as emerging semiconductor materials in solar cells owing to their excellent stability and structural diversity. Although 2DRP perovskites have achieved photovoltaic efficiencies exceeding 19%, their widespread use is hindered by their inferior charge-carrier transport properties in the presence of diverse organic spacer cations, compared to that of traditional 3D perovskites. Hence, a systematic understanding of the carrier transport mechanism in 2D perovskites is critical for the development of high-performance 2D perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Here, the recent advances in the carrier behavior of 2DRP PSCs are summarized, and guidelines for successfully enhancing carrier transport are provided. First, the composition and crystal structure of 2DRP perovskite materials that affect carrier transport are discussed. Then, the features of 2DRP perovskite films (phase separation, grain orientation, crystallinity kinetics, etc.), which are closely related to carrier transport, are evaluated. Next, the principal direction of carrier transport guiding the selection of the transport layer is revealed. Finally, an outlook is proposed and strategies for enhancing carrier transport in high-performance PSCs are rationalized.
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- Linfang Yan
- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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Zhang F, Park SY, Yao C, Lu H, Dunfield SP, Xiao C, Uličná S, Zhao X, Du Hill L, Chen X, Wang X, Mundt LE, Stone KH, Schelhas LT, Teeter G, Parkin S, Ratcliff EL, Loo YL, Berry JJ, Beard MC, Yan Y, Larson BW, Zhu K. Metastable Dion-Jacobson 2D structure enables efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. Science 2022; 375:71-76. [PMID: 34822309 DOI: 10.1126/science.abj2637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The performance of three-dimensional (3D) organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be enhanced through surface treatment with 2D layered perovskites that have efficient charge transport. We maximized hole transport across the layers of a metastable Dion-Jacobson (DJ) 2D perovskite that tuned the orientational arrangements of asymmetric bulky organic molecules. The reduced energy barrier for hole transport increased out-of-plane transport rates by a factor of 4 to 5, and the power conversion efficiency (PCE) for the 2D PSC was 4.9%. With the metastable DJ 2D surface layer, the PCE of three common 3D PSCs was enhanced by approximately 12 to 16% and could reach approximately 24.7%. For a triple-cation–mixed-halide PSC, 90% of the initial PCE was retained after 1000 hours of 1-sun operation at ~40°C in nitrogen.
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- Fei Zhang
- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA.,Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- Materials Science Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA.,Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, USA.,Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, USA
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- Materials Science Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA.,Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA
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- SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
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- SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA.,SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
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- Materials Science Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Materials Science Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA.,Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, USA.,Department of Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA.,Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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Zhong J, Sun Y, Liu B, Zhu C, Cao Y, Sun E, He K, Zhang W, Liao K, Wang X, Liu Z, Wang L. Thickness dependent properties of ultrathin perovskite nanosheets with Ruddlesden-Popper-like atomic stackings. Nanoscale 2021; 13:18961-18966. [PMID: 34783820 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr02939h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites possess a rich variety of multiple phases due to their mixed organic cations and variable layer numbers. However, the direct observation of these phases and their optical performance in ultrathin nanosheets, have rarely been reported. Here we demonstrate, through a one-pot CVD synthesis method to incorporate MA+ and NMA+ cations into PbI2 simultaneously, that the stackings of Ruddlesden-Popper phases with a distribution of a number of layers 〈n〉 can be produced within a single perovskite nanosheet. As featured by the micro-, time-resolved and temperature-dependent photoluminescence measurements, the optical properties are highly dependent on the nanosheet thickness.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jingxian Zhong
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University Nanjing, 211816, China.
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- Frontiers Science Centre for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
| | - Bowen Liu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University Nanjing, 211816, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
| | - Yang Cao
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University Nanjing, 211816, China.
| | - Encheng Sun
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics and Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
| | - Kaiyue He
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University Nanjing, 211816, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University Nanjing, 211816, China.
| | - Kan Liao
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University Nanjing, 211816, China.
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics and Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
| | - Lin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University Nanjing, 211816, China.
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