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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemistry

Background:

  • Cesium lead halide perovskites are promising nanomaterials.
  • Controlling their phase and composition is crucial for applications.
  • Existing methods for phase transition control are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel method for reversible light-induced phase transitions in CsPbBr3 nanocrystals.
  • To enable controlled synthesis and post-processing of perovskite nanocrystals.
  • To investigate the decomposition pathways of cesium lead halide perovskites.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) capping for orthorhombic CsPbBr3 stabilization.
  • Employing light irradiation to induce transitions to tetragonal CsPb2Br5.
  • Reversing the transition using controlled conditions.

Main Results:

  • Achieved reversible light-induced transformations between orthorhombic CsPbBr3 and tetragonal CsPb2Br5 nanosheets.
  • Demonstrated control over chemical composition and phase structure.
  • Provided insights into the stability and transformation mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method offers precise control over perovskite nanocrystal structure and composition.
  • This work enhances fundamental understanding of perovskite nanocrystal behavior.
  • Opens new avenues for designing and utilizing perovskite-based nanomaterials.