2D Perovskite Quantum Well Film with Pure-Phase Width Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for preparing low-dimensional perovskite materials result in multi-phase mixed multi-quantum wells, failing to achieve a single pure-phase perovskite quantum well, particularly in perovskite films with higher quantum well width distribution.

Innovation Solution

Utilizing an organic proton-type ionic liquid, specifically butylamine acetate ionic liquid (CH3(CH2)3NH3+·CH3COO−), as a solvent to prepare a two-dimensional perovskite pure-phase quantum well structure through a method involving mixing, recrystallization, and spin-coating on a glass substrate.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If existing amine compound hydriodates and hydrobromides are used to prepare low-dimensional perovskite, then the preparation process can be performed, but the result is a multi-phase mixed multi-quantum well structure instead of a single pure-phase perovskite quantum well

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephase purity of perovskite quantum wellVSAvoiddifficulty in obtaining single pure-phase structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by using protonated amine compounds (RNH3+) instead of traditional amine hydriodates or hydrobromides. This parameter change in the organic cation structure enables the formation of single pure-phase perovskite quantum wells with controlled quantum well widths, resolving the phase purity issue while maintaining preparability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If traditional methods are used to prepare perovskite films, then preparation can proceed, but the quantum well width distribution remains uncontrolled and multi-phase mixing occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequantum well width distribution controlVSAvoidsimplicity of preparation process
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By changing the organic cation from traditional amine salts to protonated amine compounds with specific alkyl chain lengths (C4-C18), the patent achieves controlled quantum well width distribution. The systematic variation of alkyl chain length provides a straightforward method to control the quantum well structure while maintaining ease of preparation through standard solution processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates composite perovskite structures with specific organic-inorganic hybrid compositions using protonated amine compounds. These composite materials exhibit single pure-phase characteristics with controlled quantum well widths, achieving both manufacturing precision and ease of manufacture through the unique composite structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Reliability

If existing perovskite preparation methods are employed, then material can be synthesized, but the phase purity remains low with multi-phase mixed structures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephase purity of perovskite materialVSAvoidcomplexity of achieving single-phase structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent achieves high phase purity by changing the chemical parameter of the organic cation to protonated amine compounds (RNH3+). This parameter change simplifies the preparation process while reliably producing single pure-phase perovskite quantum wells, eliminating the need for complex multi-step purification or control procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 enables the formation of a pure-phase quantum well structure with high purity (>98%) and controlled quantum well width, offering improved stability, photoelectric efficiency, and suitability for large-area preparation.

Implementation Method 1

The organic proton-type ionic liquid can be used as a new solvent for dissolving the perovskite precursor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDissolution: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

a method for preparing a film with a two-dimensional perovskite pure-phase quantum well structure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpin coating: Spin Coating

Implementation Method 3

heating to 65° C. and stirring until dissolved

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 4

lowering the temperature to −4° C. for recrystallization

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrystallization: Crystallisation

Data Source

PatentUS12492161B2Organic proton-type ionic liquid, two-dimensional perovskite pure-phase quantum well film, preparation method and use thereof
Publication Date: 2025.12.09 NANJING TECH UNIV
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AI summary

Disclosed are an organic proton-type ionic liquid, a film with a two-dimensional perovskite pure-phase quantum well structure, a preparation method and use thereof. The organic proton-type ionic liquid has a chemical formula of RNH3+·CH3COO− or RNH3+·RCOO−, where R represents an alkyl group of C4-8 or a phenyl group, preferably, the chemical formula thereof is CH3(CH2)3NH3+·CH3COO−. The organic proton-type ionic liquid can be used to prepare perovskite material, the perovskite film prepared thereby can form a pure-phase single quantum well, with a crystal grain size therein reaching a level of micrometers or even millimeters.