Visualization-guided growth of CsPbBr3 microcrystals via water-induced phase transition
摘要
This work presents a visual growth strategy based on water-induced phase transitions, which enables real-time tracking and structural regulation of Cs4PbBr6-to-CsPbBr3 microcrystal transformation under ambient conditions without the need for high-energy beams or vacuum. Driven by the difference in the dissolution rates of CsBr and PbBr2 in water, the slow progression of the reaction interface allows clear observation of crystal morphology evolution under a conventional fluorescence microscope. The microcrystals obtained through strategy possess highly regular structural morphology and superior optical properties. In the experiments, micron-scale-wire exhibiting size-dependent polarized emission and bulk-microcrystals supporting multimode lasing emission were successfully constructed. Further analysis revealed the significant influence of crystal size on excited-state dynamics, cavity mode selectivity, and emission characteristics, thereby establishing a direct link between structural visual regulation and functional photon output. This work delivers mechanistic insights and experimental evidence for controllable fabrication of low-threshold lasers and polarized light-emitting devices.