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Researchers developed a protective aluminum oxide (Al2O3) layer to enable stable synthesis of chalcogenide perovskites. This breakthrough allows for the integration of these promising materials into devices without damaging conductive contacts.

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  • Materials Science
  • Solid State Chemistry

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  • Chalcogenide semiconductors are vital for optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and sensing.
  • Chalcogenide perovskites offer enhanced stability but require harsh synthesis conditions.
  • High-temperature, sulfur-rich synthesis degrades conductive back contacts, limiting device applications.

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  • To overcome the limitations of current chalcogenide perovskite synthesis.
  • To enable the deposition of phase-pure chalcogenide perovskites on conductive substrates.
  • To facilitate the integration of chalcogenide perovskites into functional devices.

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  • Deposition of an ultrathin aluminum oxide (Al2O3) layer via atomic layer deposition.
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  • Synthesis of barium zirconium sulfide (BaZrS3) thin films on the protected substrate.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully prevented degradation of the molybdenum substrate during synthesis.
    • Enabled the first-ever deposition of phase-pure BaZrS3 thin films on conductive substrates.
    • Demonstrated the efficacy of Al2O3 as an interfacial protective layer.

    Conclusions:

    • Interfacial engineering with Al2O3 is crucial for stable chalcogenide perovskite synthesis.
    • This method overcomes critical barriers to device integration.
    • Paves the way for advanced functional chalcogenide perovskite devices.