Organic-Inorganic Perovskites: Structural Versatility for Functional Materials Design.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Solid-State Chemistry
• Optoelectronics

Background:

• Organic-inorganic perovskites, known since the late 19th century, are gaining significant research interest.
• Their unique physical properties make them promising for photovoltaic (PV) and optoelectronic devices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the chemical flexibility and potential of the broader organic-based perovskite family.
• To explore applications beyond current three-dimensional (3-D) lead(II) halide perovskites.
• To highlight their use in electronic, optical, and energy-based applications, and fundamental research.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on diverse perovskite structures.
• Analysis of chemical flexibility and material properties.
• Exploration of application-oriented research.

Main Results:

• The broader class of 3-D and lower-dimensional organic-based perovskites exhibit significant potential.
• These materials offer diverse functionalities for various applications.
• The concept of multifunctional organic-inorganic hybrids is a key research target.

Conclusions:

• Organic-inorganic perovskites, beyond lead halide variants, are crucial for future optoelectronic and energy technologies.
• Their tunable properties and chemical flexibility enable a wide range of applications.
• Developing multifunctional hybrid perovskites is a promising avenue for advanced materials research.