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Used in Chemical Synthesis:
N-OCTYLAMINE HYDROBROMIDE is used as a reactant in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals for its ability to facilitate the production of these compounds.
Used in Industrial Processes:
N-OCTYLAMINE HYDROBROMIDE is used as a buffering agent and pH adjuster in various industrial processes to maintain the desired pH levels, ensuring optimal conditions for chemical reactions and product quality.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H19N.BrH/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9;/h2-9H2,1H3;1H

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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

A new organic-inorganic bismuth halide crystal structure and quantum dot bearing long-chain alkylammonium cations

It is report here a new family of organic-inorganic bismuth halides bearing a formula of A2BiX5, in which A is monovalent long-chain alkylammonium and X is halide. Two compounds, (BA)2BiBr5 (BA: C4H9NH3 +) and (OA)2BiBr5 (OA: C8H17NH3 +), have been synthesized and investigated by single crystal and powder X-ray diffractions, UV–vis absorption and fluorescence spectroscopies, and density functional theoretical calculations. An orthorhombic crystalline structure with a P212121 space group, which had not been reported for organobismuth halides before, was found existing in (OA)2BiBr5 single crystals. Besides bulk materials, the quantum dots (QDs) of (BA)2BiBr5 and (OA)2BiBr5 were prepared and demonstrated as blue emitters with photoluminescent quantum yields of 1.26% and 0.50%, respectively, after capping with oleic acid. Finally, mixed halides with various I/Br ratios were prepared and found to form certain solid solutions with homogeneous distributed I? and Br?. Upon tuning I/Br ratio, the absorption and emission bands of their QDs can be easily modulated.

Precursor solution volume-dependent ligand-assisted synthesis of CH3NH3PbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals

Ligand-assisted reprecipitation (LARP) technique is a powerful approach for the synthesis of organometal halide perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs). The morphology and surface property of the formed PNCs which determine their optical properties are ultrasensitive to the synthetic parameters. To guarantee the batch-to-batch reproducibility of PNCs with excellent optical properties, it is of central importance to better understand the factors influencing the formation of PNCs during LARP process. Herein the dual-factor of the amount of perovskite precursor and the polarity of mixture solvent was modified by varying precursor solution volume (PSV) in the LARP system. The concentration, size, surface state and optical properties of the synthesized CH3NH3PbBr3 PNCs as a function of PSV were systematically investigated aiming to understand the influence of the dual-factor on the nucleation and growth of PNCs. Experimental results revealed that few crystal nuclei was generated due to lower amount of precursor at lower PSV, which was favorable for the growth of large perovskite crystals. At the higher PSV, the inhibition of crystal growth with increased amount of precursor was compensated by increasing the polarity of mixture solvent, which led to the dissolution of surface ligands and eventually growth of large perovskite crystals. The obtained results on PSV-dependent synthesis of PNCs will be used as a guide to optimize the synthetic parameters in the LARP process.

CH3NH3PbBr3 Perovskite Nanocrystals as Efficient Light-Harvesting Antenna for Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer

Hybrid perovskites have created enormous research interest as a low-cost material for high-performance photovoltaic devices, light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, memory devices and sensors. Perovskite materials in nanocrystal form that display intense luminescence due to the quantum confinement effect were found to be particularly suitable for most of these applications. However, the potential use of perovskite nanocrystals as a light-harvesting antenna for possible applications in artificial photosynthesis systems is not yet explored. In the present work, we study the light-harvesting antenna properties of luminescent methylammonium lead bromide (CH3NH3PbBr3)-based perovskite nanocrystals using fluorescent dyes (rhodamine B, rhodamine 101, and nile red) as energy acceptors. Our studies revealed that CH3NH3PbBr3 nanocrystals are an excellent light-harvesting antenna, and efficient fluorescence resonance energy transfer occurs from the nanocrystals to fluorescent dyes. Further, the energy transfer efficiency is found to be highly dependent on the number of anchoring groups and binding ability of the dyes to the surface of the nanocrystals. These observations may have significant implications for perovskite-based light-harvesting devices and their possible use in artificial photosynthesis systems.

Highly luminescent and stable layered perovskite as the emitter for light emitting diodes

Air instability and poor exciton recombination of 3D perovskites MAPbX3 (MA = CH3NH3, X = halogens) seriously hinder their applications in light emitting diodes. Herein, we report a promising alternative to solve these two critical drawbacks. Layered perovskite OA2(MA)n?1PbnBr3n+1 (OA = C8H17NH3) has higher binding energy and is passivated by long organic chain, which can be synthesized using a facile method. By increasing the OA+ ratio in layered perovskite, strong quantum confinement effect and obvious features of exciton were observed in photoluminescence and UV-Vis absorption spectra. Notably, the photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of (OA)2(MA)2Pb3Br10 (n = 3 layered perovskite) can be up to 67.3% due to the enhanced exciton recombination, significantly higher than its 3D counterpart. Moreover, layered perovskite exhibits promoted stability in air than that of the 3D perovskite. The layered perovskite (OA)2(MA)2Pb3Br10-based perovskite light emitting diodes (PeLEDs) with a maximum current efficiency, a maximum power efficiency and the external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 1.43 cd A?1, 0.89 lm W?1, and 0.53% was demonstrated, which can be compared with that of the best-reported perovskite quantum dots LEDs so far. The demonstration of layered perovskite renders its bright future in optoelectronic applications, such as displays and photodetections.

Controlled synthesis of brightly fluorescent CH3NH3PbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals employing Pb(C17H33COO)2 as the sole lead source

Organometal halide perovskite nanocrystals hold vast potential for application in photovoltaics, light emitting diodes, low-threshold lasers, and photodetectors due to their size-tunable bandgap energies and photoluminescence as well as excellent electron and hole mobilities. However, the synthesis of such nanocrystals typically suffers from poor structural stability in solution and the coexistence of lamellate nanocrystals (nanoplatelets) and spherical nanocrystals (nanoparticles). Here we show that the pure nanoparticle morphology of CH3NH3PbBr3 nanocrystals can be realized by employing lead oleate (Pb(C17H33COO)2) as the sole lead source and controlled using short- and long-chain mixed alkyl ammonium. These nanocrystals are monodispersed (2.2 ± 0.4 nm in diameter), highly fluorescent (with a quantum yield approaching 85%), and highly stable in the solution (for more than 30 days). Comparative studies reveal that the shape of CH3NH3PbBr3 nanocrystals is strongly dependent on the lead source, PbBr2 and Pb(C17H33COO)2, and evolves as a function of the ratio of short- and long-chain alkyl ammoniums in the precursors. At an optimal short to long-chain alkyl ammonium ratio of 4:6, the growth of CH3NH3PbBr3 nanoplatelets can be selectively suppressed with Pb(C17H33COO)2 as the sole lead source, enhancing the overall photoluminescence quantum yield of the produced CH3NH3PbBr3 nanocrystals. This work reveals important new insights for controlled synthesis of perovskite nanocrystals with pure crystal shape and significantly improved photoluminescence properties and stability.

Mesoscale Growth and Assembly of Bright Luminescent Organolead Halide Perovskite Quantum Wires

The long carrier lifetimes and low nonradiative recombination rates of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites have opened new avenues in fabrication of highly efficient solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and lasers. Controlling shapes and organization of newly synthesized perovskite nanostructures should greatly expand their practical application. Here, we report a colloidal synthetic approach to the preparation of methylammonium lead bromide (CH3NH3PbBr3) quantum wires by controlling their surface ligand chemistry to achieve well-defined superstructures. Quantum wire formation was proceeded by the appearance of pearl-necklace assemblies of spherical CH3NH3PbBr3 nanocrystals as intermediates formed mainly through dipolar interactions. The diameter of the quantum wires (～3.8 nm) was found to be larger than the precursor spherical CH3NH3PbBr3 nanocrystals (～2.4 nm). Our experimental findings support mesoscale growth and assembly into CH3NH3PbBr3 quantum wires driven by cooperative interactions between nanocrystals caused by van der Waals interactions and chain interdigitation of surface passivating ligands. The quantum wires displayed an aspect ratio as high as 250 with photoluminescence quantum yield of ～60% and lifetime of ～90 ns, and were aligned in bundles. Our simple colloidal synthetic approach and detailed characterization will inspire rational design of methodologies to prepare diverse anisotropic semiconductor perovskite nanostructures and superstructures, which together will increase the versatility and performance of perovskite materials in optoelectronic and photovoltaic device applications.

Thousand-fold Conductivity Increase in 2D Perovskites by Polydiacetylene Incorporation and Doping

Two-dimensional (2D) organic–inorganic perovskites have rapidly become an attractive alternative to traditional three-dimensional (3D) perovskite solar-cell absorbers owing to their improved stability and processability. Despite their advantages, the insulating nature of the organic cations and diminished light absorption limit their overall performance. Herein, it is demonstrated that the incorporation of conjugated diynes in hybrid 2D perovskites, and subsequent thermal treatment results in the formation of 2D perovskites that incorporate polydiacetylenes in their structure. Furthermore, it is shown that oxygen or iodine doping results in the formation of stable radicals within the material alongside a drastic shift of the band gap from 3.0 to 1.4 eV and in-plane conductivity improvements of up to three orders of magnitude, which lead to record conductivities for 2D halide perovskites (n=1).

PEROVSKITE CORE-SHELL NANOCRYSTALS

Provided is a nanocrystal comprising a core comprised in a shell, wherein the core comprises a first material of a perovskite structure comprising a first organic cation not exceeding a molar weight of about 45 g/mol, a first divalent metal and a first counter anion, and, wherein the shell comprises a second material of a perovskite structure comprising a second organic cation having a molar weight between about 74 g/mol and about 187 g/mol, optionally the first organic cation, a second divalent metal and a second counter anion. Provided is further a matrix having the nanocrystal as defined above encapsulated therein. Provided is further a process for the synthesis of a nanocrystal comprising a core comprised in a shell, the process comprising a) preparing a precursor solution containing at least one divalent metal, a first organic cation not exceeding a molar weight of about 45 g/mol, a second organic cation having a molar weight between about 74 g/mol and about 187 g/mol, and at least one counter anion in a polar aprotic solvent; and b) subjecting the precursor solution to a non-polar solvent to form the nanocrystal.

HIGHLY TUNABLE COLLOIDAL PEROVSKITE NANOPLATELETS

Colloidal perovskite nanoplatelets can provide a material platform, with tunability extending from the deep UV, across the visible, into the near-IR. The high degree of spectral tunability can be achieved through variation of the cation, metal, and halide composition as well as nanoplatelet thickness.

Ion-pair complexation with a cavitand receptor

The capability of resorcinarenes to bind anions within the alkyl feet at the lower rim has been exploited as the starting point for developing a new cavitand able to engulf contact ion pairs of primary ammonium salts in chlorinated solvents with association constants (Kass) in the range of 103104M-1. Methylene bridges were introduced into the upper rim to freeze the resorcinarene in the cone conformation with the four Hdown protons converging in the lower pocket, thereby maximizing the CH-anion interactions responsible for the anion binding. Four additional phosphate moieties were introduced into the lower rim in close prox-imity to the anionic site to provide hydrogen-bonding-acceptor P=O groups and promote cation complexation at the bottom of the cavitand. The binding ability of the synthesized ligands was analyzed by 1H NMR spectroscopy and, when possible, by isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC); the data were in agreement when complementary techniques were used.