Issue 14, 2016

Crystallographic insights into (CH3NH3)3(Bi2I9): a new lead-free hybrid organic–inorganic material as a potential absorber for photovoltaics

Abstract

The crystal structure of a new bismuth-based light-absorbing material for the application in solar cells was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction for the first time. (CH3NH3)3(Bi2I9) (MBI) is a promising alternative to recently rapidly progressing hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites due to the higher tolerance against water and low toxicity. Single crystal X-ray diffraction provides detailed structural information as an essential prerequisite to gain a fundamental understanding of structure property relationships, while powder diffraction studies demonstrate a high degree of crystallinity in thin films.

Graphical abstract: Crystallographic insights into (CH3NH3)3(Bi2I9): a new lead-free hybrid organic–inorganic material as a potential absorber for photovoltaics

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
21 Dec 2015
Accepted
18 Jan 2016
First published
19 Jan 2016
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 3058-3060

Crystallographic insights into (CH3NH3)3(Bi2I9): a new lead-free hybrid organic–inorganic material as a potential absorber for photovoltaics

K. Eckhardt, V. Bon, J. Getzschmann, J. Grothe, F. M. Wisser and S. Kaskel, Chem. Commun., 2016, 52, 3058 DOI: 10.1039/C5CC10455F

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