Issue 16, 2025

Effect of halogen substitution in spacer cations on two-dimensional Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites

Abstract

This research investigated how halogen substitution in spacer cations influenced the crystal and electronic structures of two-dimensional Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites (X–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4 (where X can be I, Br, or Cl) through first-principle calculations. In contrast to (I–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4, the [PbI6]4− octahedra in (Br–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4 and (Cl–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4 exhibited a greater degree of deviation from ideal octahedral geometry. Moreover, the Pb–I–Pb bond angles in (Br–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4 and (Cl–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4 were approximately 180°, indicating that the distortions of the adjacent [PbI6]4− octahedra were relatively minor. In comparison, (I–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4 demonstrated more significant adjacent [PbI6]4− octahedral distortions and therefore a larger band gap. The significant distortion of adjacent [PbI6]4− octahedra in (I–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4 was found to be predominantly induced by hydrogen-bonding interactions between the organic and inorganic components, along with the I–I interactions. In (Br–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4 and (Cl–(CH2)2–NH3)2PbI4, the hydrogen-bonding interactions between the spacer cations facilitated the insertion of two carbon atoms into the pocket of the inorganic layer, leading to significant distortion of the individual [PbI6]4− octahedra. Additionally, these hydrogen-bonding interactions significantly contributed to their increased thermal stability. Moreover, the symmetrical positioning of the spacer cations in relation to the inorganic layer led to symmetrical hydrogen-bonding interactions between the organic and inorganic components, which helped prevent the deformation of adjacent [PbI6]4− octahedra. This research provided valuable theoretical insights for the selection of organic cations of two-dimensional organic–inorganic hybrid materials.

Graphical abstract: Effect of halogen substitution in spacer cations on two-dimensional Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
23 Feb 2025
Accepted
16 Mar 2025
First published
21 Mar 2025

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2025,27, 8238-8247

Effect of halogen substitution in spacer cations on two-dimensional Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites

Q. Huang, X. Gan, L. Yang, J. Liao, L. Guo and H. Liu, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2025, 27, 8238 DOI: 10.1039/D5CP00707K

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