Growth, structural and optical characterization of MAPbBr₃ single crystals prepared by ambient inverse temperature crystallization
摘要
Lead halide perovskite single crystals have gained tremendous interest for their outstanding optoelectronic properties and low defect densities, making them promising candidates for next-generation photonic and optoelectronic devices. Herein, we report the successful growth of high-quality methylammonium lead bromide (MAPbBr3) single crystals with size up to ~ 5 mm by the inverse temperature crystallization (ITC) method under ambient conditions. The growth process exploits the inverse temperature-dependent solubility of MAPbBr3 precursors in dimethylformamide (DMF), which enables the controlled growth of crystals without an inert atmosphere. The XRD pattern demonstrated the formation of phase-pure MAPbBr3 with good crystallinity, and the FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of methylammonium cation and its characteristic chemical bonding environment was preserved. The processed PL spectrum showed a strong emission around 580 nm, indicating an efficient radiative recombination and a good optical quality of the synthesized crystal. The combined structural and optical studies indicate that the ambient-condition ITC method offers a simple, reliable and cost-effective pathway for the growth of high quality MAPbBr3 single crystals with significant potential for future optoelectronic and photonic applications.