Inorganic Halogenated Lead Cesium Perovskite Quantum Dots Circular Synthesis

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Problem

Conventional methods for preparing inorganic halogenated lead cesium perovskite quantum dots are difficult to operate and fail to facilitate circular synthesis, limiting their production and application in display technologies.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the preparation of first and second coordination solutions, centrifugal separation, and ion exchange steps using lead halides and cesium oleate solutions, with specific solvents and temperatures, to produce inorganic halogenated lead cesium perovskite quantum dots that are recyclable and reversible without requiring catalytic conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional methods are used to prepare quantum dots, then quantum dots can be produced, but the operation is difficult and circular synthesis cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation difficultyVSAvoidcircular synthesis capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The preparation method is divided into distinct sequential steps: coordination solution preparation, quantum dot synthesis, centrifugal separation, and ion exchange. Each step is independently optimized and can be repeated circularly to produce different quantum dot compositions from the same core structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention enables parameter changes by controlling the ion exchange process between different lead halide solids (PbCl2, PbBr2, PbI2) and the quantum dots. By adjusting the type of lead halide used in subsequent treatment steps, different halogen compositions can be achieved while maintaining the same quantum dot structure and size.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If conventional preparation methods are used, then quantum dots can be obtained, but they cannot be circulated to obtain different quantum dots

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircular synthesis capabilityVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The core quantum dot structure serves multiple functions: it maintains structural integrity throughout the process and acts as a universal platform for exchanging different halogen compositions. The same quantum dot core can be repeatedly treated with different lead halide solids to produce Cl-based, Br-based, or I-based quantum dots.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention recovers and reuses the quantum dot core structure through centrifugal separation and redispersion. Instead of discarding the quantum dots after synthesis, they are recovered, redispersed in non-polar organic solvent, and subjected to ion exchange with different lead halide solids to create varied compositions from the same core.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Adaptability or versatility

If ion exchange reaction is performed, then different halogen compositions can be achieved, but the process must be mild and operationally straightforward

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehalogen composition variabilityVSAvoidoperational simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The non-polar organic solvent acts as an intermediary medium that facilitates the ion exchange reaction between lead halide solids and quantum dots. This intermediary environment enables gentle exchange conditions that maintain quantum dot integrity while allowing composition variation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The quantum dots perform self-service by automatically undergoing ion exchange when exposed to different lead halide solids in the non-polar organic solvent system. The process leverages the inherent reactivity of the quantum dot surface with lead halides without requiring additional catalysts or complex procedural interventions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The method allows for the efficient and simple production of quantum dots with consistent structure and diameter, enabling their use in display devices with improved thermal stability, high quantum efficiency, and narrow half-peak width, while being mild in reaction conditions and operationally straightforward.

Implementation Method 1

mixing and heating a first lead halide solid and a first solvent in a reaction vessel until the first lead halide solid is completely dissolved to obtain a first coordination solution

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDissolution: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

centrifuging the first mixed solution to obtain first quantum dots

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCentrifugal separation: Centrifugal Separation

Implementation Method 3

adding the second coordination solution dropwise to the non-polar organic solvent, performing an ion exchange reaction to obtain a second mixed solution

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectIon exchange: Ion Exchange

Data Source

PatentUS11236268B2Method for preparing inorganic halogenated lead cesium perovskite quantum dots and display device
Publication Date: 2022.02.01 WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for preparing inorganic halogenated lead perovskite quantum dots and a display device are provided. The method includes: a first coordination solution preparing step, a cesium oleate solution preparing step, a centrifugal separation step, a second coordination solution preparing step, a first ion exchange step, and a second ion exchange step. The present invention also provides a display device including a quantum dot layer, wherein luminescent quantum dots of the quantum dot layer are inorganic halogenated lead cesium perovskite quantum dots of the present invention.