Tin-Perovskite Transistor Memory with Hollow Film Stabilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Tin-based perovskite thin films are prone to oxidation and vacancy formation, leading to instability and poor electrical properties, which limits their use in semiconductor applications.

Innovation Solution

A diammonium organic cation is added to form a hollow structure in the tin-based perovskite thin film, combined with a metal fluoride compound to suppress oxidation and control hole concentration, resulting in a stable and uniform semiconductor layer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If tin-based perovskite thin film is used as semiconductor active layer, then memory characteristics and electrical properties are improved, but oxidation and vacancy formation occur leading to instability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of perovskite thin filmVSAvoidoxidation and vacancy formation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A diammonium organic cation is introduced as an intermediary substance that occupies void spaces within the perovskite crystal lattice. This intermediary prevents oxidation and vacancy formation by blocking harmful environmental factors from reaching the tin-based perovskite structure, thereby maintaining stability while preserving memory characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The diammonium organic cation creates a hollow structure within the perovskite lattice that acts as a protective porous framework. This structure provides both mechanical stability and chemical protection against oxidation, allowing the perovskite to maintain its functional properties without degradation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

2Reliability

If diammonium organic cation is added to form hollow structure, then stability and electrical properties are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of perovskite thin filmVSAvoidcomplexity of perovskite structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The chemical composition parameter of the perovskite structure is modified by incorporating diammonium organic cation in specific proportions. This parameter change creates a hollow structure that enhances stability while maintaining compatibility with existing manufacturing processes, avoiding excessive complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If metal fluoride compound is used to suppress oxidation, then electrical properties and memory characteristics are enhanced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical properties of perovskiteVSAvoidprecision of perovskite film formation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The metal fluoride compound is incorporated into the perovskite structure during the initial film formation process, performing preliminary oxidation suppression before the device is put into operation. This preliminary action reduces the need for post-manufacturing adjustments and maintains electrical properties without requiring excessive manufacturing precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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 solution stabilizes the tin-based perovskite thin film, enhancing its electrical properties and memory characteristics, enabling high-performance transistor memories with long information retention and low driving voltage operation.

Implementation Method 1

A diammonium organic cation is added to form a hollow structure in the tin-based perovskite thin film

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHollow structure formation:

Implementation Method 2

combined with a metal fluoride compound to suppress oxidation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOxidation suppression: Oxidation

Implementation Method 3

control hole concentration, resulting in a stable and uniform semiconductor layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHole concentration control:

Data Source

PatentEP4663645A1Tin based perovskite field effect transistor memory and method of manufacturing same
Publication Date: 2025.12.17 POSTECH ACADEMY INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
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AI summary

Disclosed are tin-based perovskite field effect transistor memory and a method for manufacturing the same. In detail, a perovskite comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of cesium (Cs), methylammonium (MA), and formamidinium (FA); a compound represented by the structural formula 1; at least one selected from the group consisting of fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), and iodine (I); and tin (Sn). The transistor memory of the present invention can be utilized as a p-type transistor or a memory device, and can be utilized as a device for in-memory processing.