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Title: Enhanced structural stability and photo responsiveness of CH3NH3SnI3 perovskite via pressure-induced amorphization and recrystallization

Journal Article · · Advanced Materials
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  1. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
  2. Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV (United States); Carnegie Institution of Washington, Argonne, IL (United States)
  3. Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States)
  4. Carnegie Institution of Washington, Argonne, IL (United States); Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), Shanghai (China)
  5. Carnegie Institution of Washington, Argonne, IL (United States)
  6. Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV (United States); Southern Univ. of Science and Technology, Shenzhen (China)

An organic–inorganic halide CH3NH3SnI3 perovskite with significantly improved structural stability is obtained via pressure-induced amorphization and recrystallization. In situ high-pressure resistance measurements reveal an increased electrical conductivity by 300% in the pressure-treated perovskite. Photocurrent measurements also reveal a substantial enhancement in visible-light responsiveness. In conclusion, the mechanism underlying the enhanced properties is shown to be associated with the pressure-induced structural modification.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
OSTI ID:
1331268
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-15-29677
Journal Information:
Advanced Materials, Vol. 28, Issue 39; ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 147 works
Citation information provided by
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