Morphology controlled All-Inorganic 2D Perovskite and Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides materials synthesis, characterization and application

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dc.contributor.advisorMohite, Aditya D
dc.contributor.advisorAjayan, Pulickel M
dc.creatorShuai, Xinting
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-24T17:16:56Z
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dc.date.created2023-12
dc.date.issued2023-09-01
dc.date.submittedDecember 2023
dc.date.updated2024-01-24T17:16:56Z
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dc.description.abstractIn recent years, 2D hybrid Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) halide perovskites have garnered significant attention due to their tunable optical and electronic properties alongside impressive stability. Their versatile applications span fields such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), field-effect transistors (FETs), photodetectors, and solar cells. This thesis delves into the evolution of traditional metal halide perovskites and 2D RP perovskites. Notably, emerging within this landscape are the all-inorganic 2D RP Cs2PbI2Cl2 (Pb-based n=1) and Cs2SnI2Cl2 (Sn-based n=1) perovskites, recognized for robust UV-light responsiveness, thermal stability, and remarkable carrier mobility. An innovative achievement is the synthesis of Pb and Sn-based n=1 2D RP perovskite films boasting sub-millimeter single crystal grains via a one-step CVD process at atmospheric pressure. These perovskites showcase a distinctive "tiled" crystal morphology and horizontally-oriented octahedral layers. The study advances to encompass the pioneering fabrication of multilayered Cs3Pb2I3Cl4 (Pb-based n=2) and Cs3Sn2I3Cl4 (Sn-based n=2) films, characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations for refined crystallographic structures. Complementary DFT calculations and experimental optical spectroscopy discern bandgap energy shifts attributable to quantum confinement effects. Intriguingly, a bias-free photodetector is realized using Sn-based n=1 perovskite, showcasing reproducible photocurrent and a swift 84ms response time. This research underscores the feasibility of growing substantial all-inorganic multilayered 2D perovskite crystals through a singular CVD process, propelling their potential as viable candidates for future photovoltaic applications. Additionally, exploration into using chloride and bromide as halide constituents yields large-area CsPbI2Br films on FTO substrate and CsPbI2Br nanowires on SiO2/Si substrate via the CVD method. Furthermore, the scope broadens to Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides materials, another semiconductor class commonly grown through CVD. Tailoring flow rates facilitates the fabrication of expansive MoS2 and WS2 films via a salt-assisted approach. For gas sensor applications, various chip treatment methodologies including wet-transfer, maskless lithography, and O2 plasma etching are investigated.
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dc.identifier.citationShuai, Xinting. "Morphology controlled All-Inorganic 2D Perovskite and Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides materials synthesis, characterization and application." (2023). PhD diss., Rice University. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/115378
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/115378
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subject2D perovskites, nanowire, TMDs materials
dc.titleMorphology controlled All-Inorganic 2D Perovskite and Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides materials synthesis, characterization and application
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thesis.degree.departmentMaterials Science and NanoEngineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy
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