Halide Perovskite Semiconductors (eBook)

Yuanyuan 'Alvin' Zhou is Assistant Professor in Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). He is leading the Advanced Semiconductor Laboratory in the Department of Physics at HKBU. Iván Mora Seró is Full Professor in The University Jaume I (UJI), Spain. He is leading the Group of Advanced Semiconductors at Institute of Advanced Materials (INAM) of UJI. He has been granted with different Spanish and international fellowships and awards.

INTRODUCTION TO PEROVSKITE
Evolution of Perovskite
Structure of Perovskite
Property and Application of Perovskite
Summary and Outlook

HALIDE PEROVSKITE SINGLE CRYSTALS
Introduction
Crystal Structure
Synthesis Methods
Optoelectronic Properties of Halide Perovskite Single Crystals
Applications

HALIDE PEROVSKITE NANOCRYSTALS
Introduction
Methodology
Quantum Confinement Effect
Solution-Processed Halide Exchange
Post-Synthesis Defect-Recovery
Different Shapes of the Nanocrystals
Doping in Perovskite Nanocrystals
Lead-Free Perovskite Nanocrystals
Summary

DIMENSIONALITY MODULATION IN HALIDE PEROVSKITES
Classification of Low-Dimensional Perovskites
Synthesis and Characterization of Morphological Low-Dimensional (ABX3) Halide Perovskites
Synthesis and Characterization of Molecular Low-Dimensional (non-ABX3) Halide Perovskites
Applications of Low-Dimensional Halide Perovskites
Current Challenges and Prospects of Low-Dimensional Halide Perovskites

HALIDE DOUBLE PEROVSKITES
Introduction. Motivation and Relevance
Structure and Definition. What is and What is not a Halide Double Perovskite? Types of Double Perovskites
History. Oxide Double Perovskites and Elpasolites
Properties. Electronic and Optical (Band Contributions) and Stability
Applications in Solar Cells and LEDs
Other Applications
Outlook and Future Avenues of Research

TIN HALIDE PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELLS
Tin Perovskite Properties
Perovskite Composition Engineering
Additives Manipulation
Device Architecture Engineering
Conclusion

FUNDAMENTALS AND SYNTHESIS METHODS OF METAL HALIDE PEROVSKITE THIN FILMS
Introduction
Fundamentals of MHPs Thin Films
Thin Film Growth Mechanism
One-Step Growth
Two-Step Growth
Scalable Growth Methods
Post-Deposition Treatments
Summary

FIRST PRINCIPLES ATOMISTIC THEORY OF HALIDE PEROVSKITES
Introduction
Structural Properties
Optoelectronic Properties and Charge Carrier Transport

COMPARING THE CHARGE DYNAMICS OF MAPbBr3 TO MAPbI3 USING MICROWAVE PHOTOCONDUCTANCE MEASUREMENTS
Time-Resolved Microwave Conductivity
Global Modelling of TRMC Data
TRMC Measurements on MAPbI3 and MAPbBr3
TRMC Measurements on MAPbI3 and MAPbBr3 with Charge Selective Contacts

HOT CARRIERS IN HALIDE PEROVSKITES
Introduction
Hot Carrier Cooling Mechanisms
Slow Hot Carrier Cooling in Halide Perovskites
Utilizing Hot Carriers in Halide Perovskites
Multiple Exciton Generation
Multiple Exciton Generation Mechanisms
Efficient Multiple Exciton Generation in Halide Perovskites
Utilizing Multiple Exciton Generation in Halide Perovskites
Conclusion and Outlook

IONIC TRANSPORT IN PEROVSKITE SEMICONDUCTORS
Theoretical Basis of Ionic Transport
Characterizations of Ionic Transport
Mobile Ions in Perovskite Film under Electric Field
The Factors Affecting Ionic Transport in Perovskites
The Impact of Ion Migration on Perovskite Films and Devices

LIGHT EMISSION OF HALIDE PEROVSKITES
Introduction
Charge Carrier Recombination in Lead Halide Perovskites
Photoinduced Effects on Charge Carrier Recombination
Lasing in Lead Halide Perovskites
Conclusions

EPITAXY AND STRAIN ENGINEERING OF HALIDE PEROVSKITES
Introduction
Epitaxy of Thin Film and Nanostructures
Strain Engineering: Theoretical and Experimental Progresses
Opportunities and Challenges

ELECTRON MICROSCOPY OF PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELL MATERIALS
Introduction
Fundamentals of Electron Microscopy
Signal Generation
SEM
TEM
Conclusions

IN SITU CHARACTERIZATION OF HALIDE PEROVSKITE SYNTHESIS
Introduction
Fundamentals of X-Ray Scattering and Fluorescence Techniques
In Situ Optical Spectroscopy
Examples of In Situ Multimodal Characterization During Solution Synthesis
Probing Beam-Sample Interaction
Summary and Outlook

MULTIMODAL CHARACTERIZATION OF HALIDE PEROVSKITES: FROM THE MACRO TO THE ATOMIC SCALE
Introduction
Early Multimodal Characterization Work
Recent Multimodal Characterization
Pressing Challenges and Opportunities