A-Cation-Dependent Structure–Optical Property Relationships of Halide Perovskite Heterostructures with Complex Interfaces
Halide perovskite heterostructures offer promising interfacial interactions for energy conversion, yet challenges in synthesizing structurally well-defined systems limit detailed investigations into structure-property relationships. Here, we report the synthesis of compositionally controlled 3D/3D and 3D/2D halide perovskite heterostructures using evaporation crystallization-polymer pen lithography (EC-PPL) and single-particle analysis of their properties. By systematically varying A-site-cation combinations and crystal dimensions, we show that heterointerfaces induce local lattice distortions that modulate vibrational dynamics and electron-phonon coupling. These interfacial effects result in significantly extended carrier lifetimes compared to compositionally similar pure phases. Raman spectroscopy, temperature-dependent photoluminescence, and power-dependent emission analysis reveal that localized structural modulations at the interface govern exciton-phonon interactions. These effects are magnified in smaller crystals due to increased interfacial contributions. Our findings highlight the critical role of interface-driven lattice control in tuning the optoelectronic properties of halide perovskites and provide design principles for engineering heterostructures in next-generation optoelectronic devices.
Authors
- David D. Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0413-7958)
- James M. Rondinelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0508-2175)
- Mark C. Hersam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4120-1426)
- Donghoon Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5017-547X)
- Yongjin Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8663-7795)
- Zihao Ye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0616-5650)
- Deokjae Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3211-1429)
- Chad Alexander Mirkin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6634-7627)
- EunBi Oh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9467-9135)
- Jun Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7498-6736)
- M. Iqbal Bakti Utama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4454-8348)
- Tong Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4468-6767)
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
- International Institute for Nanotechnology
- Dankook University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Chemical Society
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.5c10848
- Primary Topic
- Perovskite Materials and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00