Perovskite Materials: Structure, Properties and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Perovskite materials, with their exceptional optoelectronic properties, have emerged as revolutionary semiconductors, driving rapid advancements in photoelectric device technologies. Characterized by tunable bandgaps, high absorption coefficients, and solution-processable fabrication, perovskites have demonstrated remarkable performance in applications spanning solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), photodetectors, and lasers. Recent breakthroughs in stability, scalability, and efficiency have accelerated their transition from laboratory prototypes to commercial prototypes, positioning them as strong competitors to conventional semiconductor-based devices.

This Special Issue in Crystals aims to provide a comprehensive platform for cutting-edge research addressing both fundamental challenges and innovative applications of perovskite photoelectric devices. Key focuses include strategies to enhance device efficiency and long-term stability, novel material engineering approaches (e.g., composition modulation, 2D/3D heterostructures, and tandem architectures), and scalable manufacturing techniques. Additionally, we welcome studies exploring emerging applications, such as flexible/wearable devices, transparent electronics, and integrated optoelectronic systems. The issue will also highlight interdisciplinary efforts bridging material science, device physics, and engineering, including advanced characterization methods (e.g., in-situ/operando spectroscopy, AI-driven material discovery) and theoretical modeling. Contributions on environmental sustainability, such as lead-free perovskites and recycling protocols, are particularly encouraged to address global concerns.

By uniting researchers worldwide, this Special Issue seeks to foster advancements that push the boundaries of perovskite technology, enabling its integration into next-generation energy, sensing, and communication systems. We invite original research articles, reviews, and short communications that offer novel insights into material design, device optimization, and real-world applications, accelerating the path toward a perovskite-powered future.

Dr. Xiangqian Shen
Dr. Hua Zhou
Dr. Heinz Christoph Neitzert
Guest Editors

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