Liang, D;
Yao, Z;
Diao, J;
Li, P;
Xiong, Y;
Xu, X;
Robinson, I;
(2025)
Unveiling Nanoscale Heterogeneity of Strain in MAPbI₃ Perovskite Films Using Bragg Coherent X-Ray Diffraction Imaging.
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, Article 2501920. 10.1002/smll.202501920.
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Abstract
Cation alloying and substrate morphology control have proved to be effective in controlling strains in perovskite films by macroscale characterizations. However, the nanoscale characterizations of strains are still limited, which hinder the comprehensive understanding of the strain regulation. Here, the strain regulation of MAPbI3 (MA = CH3NH2) is done by Cs (Cesium) alloying and introduction of a nano-structured substrate to the perovskite films. Laboratory X-ray diffraction analysis shows that Cs alloying introduces compressive strain, whereas providing a nano-structured substrate introduces tensile strain. Bragg coherent X-ray diffraction imaging further demonstrates that nanoscale homogeneity of the strain in pure MAPbI3 would be destroyed through 3 at% Cs alloying, as the strain varies from compressive to tensile. Both compressive and tensile domains exist in the perovskite crystals at the same time. The application of a nano-structured substrate is found to cause the nanoscale heterogeneity of strains in the MAPbI3 films. The strain homogeneity caused by combining both 3% Cs alloying and providing a nano-structured substrate is found to enhance the structural stability of perovskite films. The results provide 3D nanoscale monitoring of strains for the purpose of strain regulation, which contributes to further understanding of the strains in perovskite materials.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Unveiling Nanoscale Heterogeneity of Strain in MAPbI₃ Perovskite Films Using Bragg Coherent X-Ray Diffraction Imaging |
| Location: | Germany |
| DOI: | 10.1002/smll.202501920 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202501920 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | 3D nanoscale strain mapping, bragg coherent X‐ray diffraction imaging (BCDI), long‐term stability, perovskite films |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences > London Centre for Nanotechnology |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10210953 |
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