Kinetically-controlled intermediate-direct-pinning for homogeneous energy landscapes in quasi-two-dimensional perovskites for efficient and narrow blue emission.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-025-62863-y and PMC identifier 12575853.
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Abstract
Quasi-two-dimensional perovskite structures hold great potential as active layers in blue perovskite light-emitting diodes. However, they face challenges of limited emission efficiency and broadened spectra due to phase inhomogeneity. Here, we report an intermediate-direct-pinning method to develop a uniform-phase quasi-two-dimensional structure with a homogeneous energy landscape. By forming a strong cation-π interaction complex, we stabilize a metastable intermediate phase with retarded crystallization toward low-n phases (n ≤ 3), followed by a direct pinning process favouring crystallization of medium-n phases (n = 4 and 5) without further broadening. Additionally, introducing a surface-anchoring ligand during the pinning process effectively suppresses non-radiative recombination. The resultant structure shows efficient sky-blue emission and narrow linewidth (108 meV). Devices fabricated with this structure reach a maximum external quantum efficiency of 22.5% at 489 nm, which is scalable to large-area (pixel size: 900 mm<sup>2</sup>) and passive matrix devices (30 × 10 arrays, active area = 200 μm × 600 μm). These findings highlight the potential of perovskite light-emitting diodes for full-colour displays.