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  • Materials Science
  • Solid-State Physics
  • Optoelectronics

Background:

  • The black perovskite phase of cesium lead iodide (CsPbI3) is highly promising for optoelectronic applications due to its desirable optical properties.
  • However, CsPbI3's instability under ambient conditions, leading to rapid conversion to an inactive yellow phase, has hindered its practical use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a method for stabilizing the black CsPbI3 perovskite phase against environmental degradation.
  • To investigate the underlying mechanisms of phase destabilization and the effectiveness of a novel microstructural approach.

Main Methods:

  • Coarse photolithography was employed to create a PbI2-based interfacial microstructure within CsPbI3 thin films.
  • A tessellating microgrid structure was integrated into CsPbI3 films and devices to compartmentalize the material.
  • The stability of the modified films and unencapsulated photodetectors was evaluated under ambient conditions.

Main Results:

  • The microgrid structure significantly enhanced the long-term stability of the black CsPbI3 phase, maintaining it for over 2.5 years in a dry environment.
  • This stabilization is attributed to an increased phase transition energy barrier and the confinement of yellow phase formation to isolated domains.
  • Unencapsulated CsPbI3 perovskite photodetectors incorporating the microstructure demonstrated stable operation in ambient conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The integration of a PbI2-based microgrid provides an effective and orthogonal stabilization strategy for CsPbI3 perovskite materials.
  • This approach addresses the critical issue of phase instability, paving the way for the wider adoption of CsPbI3 in optoelectronic devices.
  • The findings offer valuable insights into the phase transition dynamics of CsPbI3 and present a practical solution for device longevity.