Anisotropic moisture erosion of CH3NH3PbI3 single crystals†
Abstract
The anisotropy of moisture erosion was observed in CH3NH3PbI3 single crystals. When exposed to moisture, the (001) facet exhibited greater sensitivity to water molecules and showed a faster erosion rate compared to the (100) facet and (112) facet. Structural and chemical origins responsible for anisotropic moisture erosion were elucidated.