Luminescence regulation of Sb<sup>3+</sup> in 0D hybrid metal halides by hydrogen bond network for optical anti-counterfeiting

Dehai Liang; Saif M. H. Qaid; Xin Yang; Shuangyi Zhao; Binbin Luo; Wensi Cai; Qingkai Qian; Zhigang Zang

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Liang DH, Qaid SMH, Yang X et al. Luminescence regulation of Sb3+ in 0D hybrid metal halides by hydrogen bond network for optical anti-counterfeiting. Opto-Electron Adv 7, 230197 (2024). doi: 10.29026/oea.2024.230197

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Liang DH, Qaid SMH, Yang X et al. Luminescence regulation of Sb³⁺ in 0D hybrid metal halides by hydrogen bond network for optical anti-counterfeiting. Opto-Electron Adv 7, 230197 (2024). doi: 10.29026/oea.2024.230197

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Luminescence regulation of Sb³⁺ in 0D hybrid metal halides by hydrogen bond network for optical anti-counterfeiting

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Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Department of Physics & Astronomy, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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Department of Oil, Army Logistics Academy of PLA, Chongqing 401311, China

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Corresponding authors: X Yang, E-mail: beyondyzs@126.com; SY Zhao, E-mail: shyzhao@cqu.edu.cn; BB Luo, E-mail: bbluo@stu.edu.cn; ZG Zang, E-mail: zangzg@cqu.edu.cn

Received Date 27 October 2023

Accepted Date 05 January 2024

Available Online 13 March 2024

Published Date 22 March 2024

Abstract

Abstract

The Sb³⁺ doping strategy has been proven to be an effective way to regulate the band gap and improve the photophysical properties of organic-inorganic hybrid metal halides (OIHMHs). However, the emission of Sb³⁺ ions in OIHMHs is primarily confined to the low energy region, resulting in yellow or red emissions. To date, there are few reports about green emission of Sb³⁺-doped OIHMHs. Here, we present a novel approach for regulating the luminescence of Sb³⁺ ions in 0D C₁₀H₂₂N₆InCl₇·H₂O via hydrogen bond network, in which water molecules act as agents for hydrogen bonding. Sb³⁺-doped C₁₀H₂₂N₆InCl₇·H₂O shows a broadband green emission peaking at 540 nm and a high photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of 80%. It is found that the intense green emission stems from the radiative recombination of the self-trapped excitons (STEs). Upon removal of water molecules with heat, C₁₀H₂₂N₆In_1-xSb_xCl₇ generates yellow emission, attributed to the breaking of the hydrogen bond network and large structural distortions of excited state. Once water molecules are adsorbed by C₁₀H₂₂N₆In_1-xSb_xCl₇, it can subsequently emit green light. This water-induced reversible emission switching is successfully used for optical security and information encryption. Our findings expand the understanding of how the local coordination structure influences the photophysical mechanism in Sb³⁺-doped metal halides and provide a novel method to control the STEs emission.
- indium-based halides /
- Sb³⁺ doping /
- hydrogen bonding network /
- optical anti-counterfeiting

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