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New Methylamine-Iodine-Mediated Solvent-Free Approach of Hybrid Perovskite Synthesis via the Redox Conversion of Metallic Lead Films.

ABSTRACT: The fast progress of lab-scale perovskite solar cells makes the problem of upscaling of perovskite thin-film deposition more and more acute; therefore, the development of new methods for perovskite deposition is highly desired. In this work, we proposed a new solution-free preparation approach for hybrid perovskite films based on the in situ generation of methylammonium iodide from methylamine and iodine vapors in the presence of an organic reducing agent conjugated with a redox process of metallic lead conversion with iodine vapor. At first, we demonstrated that either metallic lead or lead iodide powders can readily react with the solution of methylamine and iodine in the presence of isopropyl alcohol acting as a reducing agent, resulting in a phase-pure polycrystalline CH₃NH₃PbI₃ perovskite. A possible mechanism of underlying chemical processes has been proposed. In order to convert the predeposited thin films of metallic lead to CH₃NH₃PbI₃ perovskite, a protocol of sequential treatment by iodine and methylamine vapors was proposed. Finally, we revealed the optimal conditions of processing, which were proven to be facile and robust for the sake of the better control of perovskite grain morphology.

SUBMITTER: Fateev SA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8358939 | biostudies-literature |

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