The Ascendance of Halide Perovskites
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Lecture title: The Ascendance of Halide Perovskites
Abstract: The discovery of halide perovskite materials as exceptional solar-absorbing semiconductors stemmed from the drive to develop more stable, all-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells. What began more than 15 years ago, as a modest goal led to far more than anticipated, resulting in the emergence of a remarkable new class of photovoltaic devices. Three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites have become standout semiconductors in recent years, known for their excellent carrier lifetimes and structural adaptability. Yet, the roles of Pb²⁺ and Sn²⁺ ions, along with the impact of organic spacer cations on structure and performance, remain areas that demand deeper investigation. Meanwhile, perovskitoids, a related but structurally distinct class of materials, offer expanded design flexibility through even richer structural and compositional diversity. Recent studies have shown that certain organic cations can stabilize these frameworks effectively. This presentation will explore the latest findings on structure–property relationships in halide perovskites and perovskitoids, providing practical insights into the rational design and integration of organic spacers in crystalline semiconductors and optoelectronic devices.
Speaker Bio:
Mercouri Kanatzidis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1957. After obtaining a B. Sc from Aristotle University in Greece, he received his Ph D. in chemistry from the University of Iowa in 1984. He was a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Michigan and Northwestern University from 1985 to 1987 and is currently the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University. Mercouri moved to Northwestern in the fall of 2006 from Michigan State University where he was a University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry since 1987. Mercouri also holds an appointment at Argonne National Laboratory and is the editor in chief of the Journal of Solid State Chemistry.
Date: Thursday, 3rd September, 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room G06, UCL Bloomsbury Campus, Roberts Building, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lecture: The Ascendance of Halide Perovskites
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