Issue 45, 2021

Ce(iv)-centered charge-neutral perovskite layers topochemically derived from anionic [CeTa2O7] layers

Abstract

Layered perovskites have been extensively investigated in many research fields, such as electronics, catalysis, optics, energy, and magnetics, because of the fascinating chemical properties that are generated by the specific structural features of perovskite frameworks. Furthermore, the interlayers of these structures can be chemically modified through ion exchange to form nanosheets. To further expand the modification of layered perovskites, we have demonstrated an advance in the new structural concept of layered perovskite “charge-neutral perovskite layers” by manipulating the perovskite layer itself. A charge-neutral perovskite layer in [CeIVTa2O7] was synthesized through a soft chemical oxidative reaction based on anionic [CeIIITa2O7] layers. The Ce oxidation state for the charge-neutral [CeIVTa2O7] layers was found to be tetravalent by X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) analysis. The atomic arrangements were determined through scattering transmission electron microscopy and extended XAFS (EXAFS) analysis. The framework structure was simulated through density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the results of which were in good agreement with those of the EXAFS spectra quantitative analysis. The anionic [CeIIITa2O7] layers exhibited optical absorption in the near infrared (NIR) region at approximately 1000 nm, whereas the level of NIR absorption decreased in the [CeIVTa2O7] charge-neutral layer due to the disappearance of the Ce 4f electrons. In addition, the chemical reactivity of the charge-neutral [CeIVTa2O7] layers was investigated by chemical reduction with ascorbic acid, resulting in the reduction of the [CeIVTa2O7] layers to form anionic [CeIIITa2O7] layers. Furthermore, the anionic [CeIIITa2O7] layers exhibited redox activity which the Ce in the perovskite unit can be electrochemically oxidized and reduced. The synthesis of the “charge-neutral” perovskite layer indicated that diverse features were generated by systematically tuning the electronic structure through the redox control of Ce; such diverse features have not been found in conventional layered perovskites. This study could demonstrate the potential for developing innovative, unique functional materials with perovskite structures.

Graphical abstract: Ce(iv)-centered charge-neutral perovskite layers topochemically derived from anionic [CeTa2O7]− layers

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Article information

Article type
Edge Article
Submitted
07 Jun 2021
Accepted
13 Oct 2021
First published
15 Oct 2021
This article is Open Access

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Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 15016-15027

Ce(IV)-centered charge-neutral perovskite layers topochemically derived from anionic [CeTa2O7] layers

T. Hasegawa, N. Yamasaki, Y. Asakura, T. Ueda and S. Yin, Chem. Sci., 2021, 12, 15016 DOI: 10.1039/D1SC03053A

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