Enhanced Structural Stability and Photo Responsiveness of CH<sub>3</sub>NH<sub>3</sub>SnI<sub>3</sub> Perovskite via Pressure‐Induced Amorphization and Recrystallization

Xujie Lü, Yonggang Wang, Constantinos C. Stoumpos, Qingyang Hu, Xiaofeng Guo, Haijie Chen, Liuxiang Yang, Jesse S. Smith, Wenge Yang, Yusheng Zhao,

Advanced Materials · 2016 · 226 citations · 49 references

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An organic–inorganic halide CH3NH3SnI3 perovskite with significantly improved structural stability is obtained via pressure-induced amorphization and recrystallization. In situ high-pressure resistance measurements reveal an increased electrical conductivity by 300% in the pressure-treated perovskite. Photocurrent measurements also reveal a substantial enhancement in visible-light responsiveness. The mechanism underlying the enhanced properties is shown to be associated with the pressure-induced structural modification. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.

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