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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Photovoltaics

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  • Quasi-two-dimensional (2D) perovskites offer enhanced stability and optoelectronic properties.
  • Understanding charge carrier dynamics, specifically electron transfer pathways after photoexcitation, is crucial for optimizing their performance.
  • Distinguishing direct transfer to the 3D phase from cascade transfer through intermediate 2D phases within picoseconds remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a straightforward method for distinguishing cascade charge transfer processes in quasi-2D perovskites.
  • To accurately calibrate time zeros on kinetic curves using a deconvolution fitting method.
  • To elucidate the initial charge transfer pathways in (BDA)FA3Pb4I13 thin films under low light intensity.

Main Methods:

  • Established a deconvolution fitting method analyzing the rising edges of bleaching signals from different 2D phases.
  • Compared time resolution fitted from these signals to distinguish cascade vs. direct transfer.
  • Cross-validated results with optical Kerr effect measurements.

Main Results:

  • The deconvolution fitting method successfully calibrated time zeros on kinetic curves.
  • Experimental results showed no cascade transfer between small n phases in (BDA)FA3Pb4I13 thin films within the first picoseconds under low light intensity.
  • Electrons were observed to transfer directly from small n phases to the 3D perovskite phase.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method accurately identifies cascade carrier transfer processes.
  • Under low light intensity, direct electron transfer from small n to the 3D phase occurs, bypassing intermediate 2D phases.
  • This research provides enhanced guidance and a deeper understanding of charge carrier dynamics in quasi-2D perovskites for optoelectronic applications.