The unique luminescent properties and enhanced thermal stability of a novel all-inorganic perovskite CsCaCl3:Mn2+ for solid-state lighting applications†
Abstract
The development of efficient, non-toxic, and cost-effective white-light emitters is crucial for advancing lighting technology. Here, we present a groundbreaking study on a new all-inorganic perovskite crystal, CsCaCl3:Mn2+, which exhibits temperature sensing and hue-tunable white light emission. The CsCaCl3 matrix emits broad blue light at 455 nm due to self-trapped exciton (STE) emission. Upon Mn2+ doping, the CsCaCl3:Mn2+ crystal emits broad yellow light at 555 nm, originating from the Mn2+ 4T1(G)–6A1(S) transition. Increasing Mn2+ concentration led to a decrease in blue emission intensity, accompanied by enhanced yellow emission, suggesting an energy transfer from STEs to Mn2+. The enhanced stability of CsCaCl3:Mn2+ compared to pure CsCaCl3 is demonstrated through thermal analysis. The distinctive temperature-dependent responses of STE and Mn2+ emissions in CsCaCl3:Mn2+ suggest its potential application in temperature sensing. The synthesis process for this luminescent crystal is both straightforward and scalable, making it a promising candidate for large-scale applications.