Photostriction Facilitates Relaxation of Lattice Distortion in Two-Dimensional Perovskites

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Autori principali: Zhang, Jin, Yang, Kun, Yu, Jianxin, Zhang, Jia, Meng, Sheng, Shi, Xinghua, Fang, Wei-Hai
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author Zhang, Jin
Yang, Kun
Yu, Jianxin
Zhang, Jia
Meng, Sheng
Shi, Xinghua
Fang, Wei-Hai
author_facet Zhang, Jin
Yang, Kun
Yu, Jianxin
Zhang, Jia
Meng, Sheng
Shi, Xinghua
Fang, Wei-Hai
contents The photostriction effect, a light-induced mechanical deformation in materials, originates from the intricate interplay between lattice structure and electronic excitation. In photovoltaic semiconductors, this effect plays a crucial role in shaping non-equilibrium structural responses, yet its fundamental mechanism remains elusive. Here, we uncover lattice expansion and structural reconfiguration in two-dimensional (2D) perovskites driven by photoinduced excitation using first-principles calculations. Our findings reveal that the photoinduced carriers lead to a substantial lattice expansion by about 2%. The expanded lattice facilitates strain relaxation with the amplitude of 20% by increasing interatomic distances and reducing internal stresses, thereby enhancing structural stability. The lattice dynamics can be systematically engineered through photodoping density, unveiling a new pathway to modulate light-matter interactions in 2D perovskites. These insights not only advance the understanding of optically driven structural dynamics but also offer a guiding principle for optimizing next-generation high-efficiency photovoltaic devices and optoelectronics.
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spellingShingle Photostriction Facilitates Relaxation of Lattice Distortion in Two-Dimensional Perovskites
Zhang, Jin
Yang, Kun
Yu, Jianxin
Zhang, Jia
Meng, Sheng
Shi, Xinghua
Fang, Wei-Hai
Materials Science
Computational Physics
The photostriction effect, a light-induced mechanical deformation in materials, originates from the intricate interplay between lattice structure and electronic excitation. In photovoltaic semiconductors, this effect plays a crucial role in shaping non-equilibrium structural responses, yet its fundamental mechanism remains elusive. Here, we uncover lattice expansion and structural reconfiguration in two-dimensional (2D) perovskites driven by photoinduced excitation using first-principles calculations. Our findings reveal that the photoinduced carriers lead to a substantial lattice expansion by about 2%. The expanded lattice facilitates strain relaxation with the amplitude of 20% by increasing interatomic distances and reducing internal stresses, thereby enhancing structural stability. The lattice dynamics can be systematically engineered through photodoping density, unveiling a new pathway to modulate light-matter interactions in 2D perovskites. These insights not only advance the understanding of optically driven structural dynamics but also offer a guiding principle for optimizing next-generation high-efficiency photovoltaic devices and optoelectronics.
title Photostriction Facilitates Relaxation of Lattice Distortion in Two-Dimensional Perovskites
topic Materials Science
Computational Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.12119