Intermediate phase-assisted solution preparation of two dimensional CsPbCl₃ perovskite for efficient ultraviolet...

Fully-inorganic halide perovskites (HPs) have realized respectable progress in multiple optoelectronic applications. However, Cl-based fully-inorganic HPs that are ideal for ultraviolet (UV) photodetection applications in high demand still remain rarely explored mainly due to the poor solution processability compared with other counterparts. Here we propose a facile solution method to fabricate CsPbCl₃ with not only high crystallinity but also a two dimensional (2D) morphology for efficient UV photodetection. 2D Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites (RPPs) are firstly prepared as the intermediate phase, which habitually grow into microplates owing to an intrinsic 2D structure. Then Cs⁺ was introduced in the form of highly soluble cesium acetate to exchange with the organic cations in the RPPs to produce 2D CsPbCl₃ with preserved morphology and micron scale size. By this chemical route, the poor solubility issue can be addressed. All the procedures are conducted at room temperature in open air. The perfect band gap, high crystallinity and 2D morphology promise superior UV light sensing capability, one of the best overall performances featuring high responsivity, fast response speed, low driving voltages and good stability is obtained. This work is believed to fill in the "Cl-gap" for this promising class of material.