Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Indium Halide Perovskites with Near-Unity Photoluminescence Quantum Yield

Abstract

Organic–inorganic hybrid halide perovskites (OIHPs) have garnered significant attention in the field of optoelectronic applications due to their unique quantum confinement structures, tunable bandgaps. However, the intrinsic low photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) has limited their further applications in optoelectronic devices. Herein, the synthesis of a lead-free, 0D hybrid organic–inorganic indium-based halide crystal, (PMA)₄In_1−xCl₇·0.5H₂O: xSb³⁺ are reported, which exhibits strong orange emission through controlled Sb³⁺ ion doping. A remarkably photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of 95.2% is achieved by the optimal composition, (PMA)₄In_98.92%Cl₇·0.5H₂O: 1.08% Sb³⁺. Ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy is employed to further investigate the influence of Sb³⁺ dopants and the origin of the bright emission. The light-emitting diode (LED) fabricated using this material demonstrates an impressive luminance of 72,252 cd m⁻² and exhibits stable orange emission under various applied biases. This study highlights the significant potential of Sb³⁺ doping in tuning the broadband emission of metal halides and demonstrates the promising applications of these metal halide crystals in areas such as lighting, dermatological therapy, wound healing, and indoor plant growth.