Fabrication, Optical Property, and White LED Application of Novel Lanthanide-Based Family Cs2NaLnX6 (X = Cl, Br, I) Perovskite Nanomaterials

Lead free double perovskites are highly promising optoelectronic materials, but most of them suffer from low photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) and poor stability. Herein, a series of lanthanide elements are used to prepare the lead free double perovskite Cs(2)NaLnX(6) (X = Cl, Br, I) nanocrystals (NCs), acting as both the main structural ions and the 4f-4f emission centers. The mechanisms for the broadband emission of Cs(2)NaLnX(6) NCs host are carefully studied based on various spectral results combining ultrafast dynamics detection and first-principles calculation. The broadband emission of the Cs(2)NaLnX(6) NCs originates from the self-trapped exciton. The Cs(2)NaLnX(6) NCs show remarkable water stability for more than eight months and favorable temperature and light irradiation stability (500 h). The PLQY for these materials is much higher than most of double perovskite materials, especially for Cs2NaEuCl6, which can approach to 70%. The white light emission from a single host material Cs2NaEuTbCl6 (Tb:Eu = 25:1) is obtained and applied to a light-emitting diode device, with a good CIE (Commission International de L'Eclairage) coordinate of (0.334, 0.326) and color rendering index of 91.2. Overall, the characteristics of lanthanide ions endow the super performance of Cs(2)NaLnX(6) NCs, which is obviously an important choice for future optoelectronic devices.

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Lead-free double perovskite Cs(2)NaLnX(6) nanocrystals (NCs) with lanthanide elements as structural ions and emission centers exhibit high photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) and stability. The broadband emission of Cs(2)NaLnX(6) NCs is attributed to self-trapped excitons. These NCs demonstrate remarkable water stability, temperature stability, and light irradiation stability. The PLQY of these materials is higher than most double perovskite materials, reaching up to 70%. A white light-emitting diode device based on Cs2NaEuTbCl6 shows good color properties. Overall, Cs(2)NaLnX(6) NCs have great potential for future optoelectronic devices.