Lattice Control of Exciton Landscapes Enhances Energy Transport in 2D Perovskites

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Authors: Qingyang Wei, Qi Yao, Yanxin Han, Zheng Wang, Shu Yang, Sichen Liu, Ziyi Wang, Xueqin Bai, Zheng Meng, Yang Gao, Wei Hu, Shuchen ZHANG
+2 more Enzheng Shi, Long Yuan
Cited by: 2
References: 52

Abstract

ABSTRACT Efficient charge and energy transport are crucial for light harvesting and energy conversion in optoelectronic devices based on two‐dimensional perovskites, yet it is often limited by the strong coupling between electronic excitations and lattice vibrations. Understanding how this coupling governs the balance between exciton localization and delocalization is therefore crucial for overcoming the intrinsic transport limitations in these materials. Here, we combine optical spectroscopy and time‐resolved photoluminescence imaging to investigate exciton transport in a series of n = 1 Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites with systematically varied lattice rigidity and exciton‐phonon coupling. We show that the competition between exciton delocalization and self‐trapping can be finely tuned through lattice‐controlled exciton energy landscape, resulting in distinct transport pathways ranging from thermally activated hopping in (BA) 2 PbI 4 to band‐like transport in (PEA) 2 SnI 4 . In particular, balanced exciton energetics in (PEA) 2 PbI 4 supports cooperative migration of both free and self‐trapped excitons, leading to enhanced diffusion compared with other n = 1 perovskites. These findings highlight the critical role of lattice composition in controlling exciton delocalization and demonstrate cooperative transport as an effective route to improving energy migration in two‐dimensional perovskites.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Perovskite Materials and Applications 2D Materials and Applications Strong Light-Matter Interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Laser & Photonics Review
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
20
Issue
13
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN