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Electron paramagnetic resonance of a copper doped [(CH3)2NH2][Zn(HCOO)3] hybrid perovskite framework
Mantas Šimėnas1, Aneta Ciupa, Gediminas Usevičius
1Faculty of Physics, Vilnius University, Sauletekio 9, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lithuania. mantas.simenas@ff.vu.lt.
Abstract:
We report a continuous-wave (CW) and pulse electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) as well as pulse electron nuclear double resonance (ENDOR) study of Cu2+ doped [(CH3)2NH2][Zn(HCOO)3] hybrid perovskite which exhibits a structural phase transition. The multifrequency (X, Q and W-band) CW EPR measurements allow the temperature evolution of the Cu2+ ion local environment to be studied. The spectrum of the ordered (low-temperature) phase reveals an axially distorted octahedral Cu2+ site confirming the successful replacement of the Zn2+ ions and formation of the CuO6 octahedra. The CW EPR spectrum of the disordered (high-temperature) phase shows an additional broad line which gradually diminishes on cooling. The EPR linewidth of the axially symmetric Cu2+ ion site exhibits an anomaly at the phase transition point and Arrhenius-type behavior in the disordered phase. The temperature dependent Cu2+ spin Hamiltonian parameters change abruptly at the phase transition point indicating a strong first-order character of the transition. The X-band pulse ENDOR spectrum of the ordered phase reveals several protons in the vicinity of the Cu2+ center.
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