Humidity Sensitivity Behavior of CH3NH3PbI3 Perovskite

The CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPbI(3)) powders were ground by PbI2 and CH3NH3I prepared by ice bath method. The humidity sensitive properties of an impedance-type sensor based on MAPbI(3) materials were systematically studied. Our results indicate that the MAPbI(3)-based sensor has superior sensing behaviors, including high sensitivity of 5808, low hysteresis, approximately 6.76%, as well as good stability. Water-molecule-induced enhancement of the conductive carrier concentration was argued to be responsible for the excellent humidity sensitive properties. Interestingly, the humidity properties can be affected by red light sources. The photogenerated carriers broke the original balance and decreased the impedance of the sensor. This work promotes the development of perovskite materials in the field of humidity sensing.

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In this study, MAPbI(3) powders were prepared by grinding PbI2 and CH3NH3I. The humidity sensitive properties of an impedance-type sensor based on MAPbI(3) materials were systematically investigated. The results showed that the sensor exhibited high sensitivity, low hysteresis, and good stability. The humidity properties could be affected by photogenerated carriers.