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Sources of Pb(0) artefacts during XPS analysis of lead halide perovskites

James McGettrick Orcid Logo, Katherine Hooper, Adam Pockett, Jenny Baker Orcid Logo, Joel Troughton, Matt Carnie Orcid Logo, Trystan Watson Orcid Logo

Materials Letters

Swansea University Authors: James McGettrick Orcid Logo, Jenny Baker Orcid Logo, Matt Carnie Orcid Logo, Trystan Watson Orcid Logo

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Abstract

X-Ray Photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra of methyl ammonium lead halide perovskite films typically show the presence of lead as Pb(II), but Pb(0) is also often observed, potentially influencing the interpretation of the device physics. In this article the reproducible evolution of Pb(0) peaks...

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Published in: Materials Letters
ISSN: 0167-577X
Published: 2019
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50176
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Abstract: X-Ray Photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra of methyl ammonium lead halide perovskite films typically show the presence of lead as Pb(II), but Pb(0) is also often observed, potentially influencing the interpretation of the device physics. In this article the reproducible evolution of Pb(0) peaks which are likely artefacts generated under typical XPS analytical conditions are demonstrated from methyl ammonium lead halide films that contain no Pb(0) initially. The evolution of Pb(0) occurs via (1) X-ray photolysis under typical analytical conditions and (2) alongside other chemical changes as a result of film aging in air. In both cases we note the presence of PbI2 as a common factor contributing to in situ reactions to generate Pb(0) artefacts. Hence the observation of Pb(0) should be treated with extreme caution and here we recommend simple precautions to ensure materials analysis of these films gives reliable information when analyzed under UHV conditions.