Issue 6, 2025

Influence of Lewis basicity on the S2− induced synthesis of 0D Cs4PbBr6 hexagonal nanocrystals and its implications for optoelectronics

Abstract

Perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) with their excellent optical and semiconductor properties have emerged as primary candidates for optoelectronic applications. While extensive research has been conducted on the 3D perovskite phase, the zero-dimensional (0D) form of this promising material in the NC format remains elusive. In this paper, a new synthesis strategy is proposed. According to the Hard–Soft Acid–Base (HSAB) principle, a novel class of hexagonal semiconductor nanocrystals (Cs4PbBr6 HNCs) derived from 0D perovskite Cs4PbBr6 is synthesized by doping an appropriate amount of PbS precursor solution into bromide. These Cs4PbBr6 HNCs are characterized and compared in detail to CsPbBr3 cubic nanocrystals (CsPbBr3 CNCs) as a reference. The Cs4PbBr6 HNCs exhibit significantly enhanced photoluminescence (PL) compared to CsPbBr3 CNCs, with an external quantum efficiency (EQE) reaching 24.19%. Furthermore, they demonstrate superior UV stability compared to CsPbBr3 CNCs. Comparative analysis of their physical properties and morphology, along with detailed investigations into band structures, density of states, and lifetime decay through DFT calculations, is provided. The practical application potential is validated by encapsulating them into backlight LEDs, covering 121.5% and 90.7% of the color gamut of NTSC and Rec. Our research provides comprehensive insights into the photophysical properties of inorganic halide perovskite nanomaterials and explores their potential in the field of optoelectronics.

Graphical abstract: Influence of Lewis basicity on the S2− induced synthesis of 0D Cs4PbBr6 hexagonal nanocrystals and its implications for optoelectronics

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Article information

Article type
Edge Article
Submitted
26 Sep 2024
Accepted
06 Jan 2025
First published
10 Jan 2025
This article is Open Access

All publication charges for this article have been paid for by the Royal Society of Chemistry
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Chem. Sci., 2025,16, 2741-2750

Influence of Lewis basicity on the S2− induced synthesis of 0D Cs4PbBr6 hexagonal nanocrystals and its implications for optoelectronics

Y. Liu, Y. Liu, C. Yang, L. Mei, H. Ding, R. Mi and Y. Zhang, Chem. Sci., 2025, 16, 2741 DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06515H

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