Influence of Shell Thickness on the Photophysical Properties of Core-Shell Perovskite Nanocrystals

Core-shell perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) have emerged as a promising class of materials for optoelectronic applications due to their unique properties and stability. Although much research has been conducted on the shell growth mechanism and properties of the core-shell NCs, little is known about the role of shell thickness in determining their optical properties. Herein, a heteroepitaxial method is employed to prepare a series of core-shell FAPbBr(3)/CsPbBr3 NCs with different shell thicknesses. Through temperature-dependent photoluminescence measurement, it is found that the electronic structure of core-shell FAPbBr(3)/CsPbBr3 NCs evolves from quasi-type-II to type-I with the increase in shell thickness. This abnormal transition can be attributed to the thickened gradient alloy layer FA(1-x)Cs(x)PbBr(3), which effectively relieves the lattice mismatch and releases strain in the NCs, resulting in variations in the bandgap between the core and the shell. Furthermore, the biexciton Auger lifetimes in these samples exhibit a non-monotonic dependence on shell thickness, indicating the electronic structure transition. These results provide valuable insights into the relationship between shell thickness, electronic structure, and optical properties in core-shell perovskite NCs, which may offer guidance for the design of high-performance optoelectronic devices.