Recent Progress in Perovskites

A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 5604

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Letian Dou Group, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Interests: perovskite; battery; polymer

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Dear Colleagues,

Perovskite materials have emerged as one of the most versatile and promising materials in the fields of inorganic chemistry, materials science, and optoelectronics. Their unique structural flexibility, tunable electronic properties, and exceptional performance in applications such as photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes, catalysis, and energy storage have made them the focus of extensive research efforts. Recent advancements in perovskite synthesis, stability enhancement, and functionalization have further expanded their potential across multiple disciplines.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, “Recent Progress in Perovskites”, which aims to bring together the latest advancements and insights into perovskite materials. This issue will provide a platform for researchers to share innovative approaches, fundamental studies, and cutting-edge applications related to perovskite-based systems.

This Special Issue aims to explore the latest developments in perovskite materials and their synthesis, characterization, and applications. It aligns with the scope of Inorganics, which focuses on fundamental and applied research in inorganic materials, including structural, electronic, and chemical properties. Given the rapid evolution of perovskite research, this issue seeks to highlight recent breakthroughs and address current challenges in perovskite stability, device integration, and new functional properties.

We welcome high-quality submissions covering both theoretical and experimental studies that contribute to advancing the understanding of perovskite materials. The goal is to compile at least 10 original contributions, and, if this number is reached, the Special Issue may be published as a book.

This Special Issue aims to cover the following topics:

  • Synthesis and structural tuning of perovskite materials;
  • Optoelectronic properties and device applications (solar cells, LEDs, and photodetectors);
  • Stability and degradation mechanisms in perovskites;
  • Computational modeling and theoretical insights into perovskite behavior;
  • Hybrid and inorganic perovskites for next-generation materials;
  • Perovskite-based catalysis and energy storage applications;
  • Advanced characterization techniques for perovskite materials;
  • Interface engineering and novel processing techniques.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) perovskite synthesis, material characterization, and applications.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Pengfei Wu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • perovskite materials
  • hybrid perovskites
  • inorganic perovskites
  • stability and degradation
  • optoelectronic devices
  • photovoltaics
  • LEDs
  • catalysis
  • energy storage
  • interface engineering

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Hidden Magnetic-Field-Induced Multiferroic States in A-Site-Ordered Quadruple Perovskites RMn3Ni2Mn2O12: Dielectric Studies
by Alexei A. Belik, Ran Liu and Kazunari Yamaura
Inorganics 2025, 13(10), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/inorganics13100315 - 25 Sep 2025
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The appearance of spin-induced ferroelectric polarization in the so-called type-II multiferroic materials has received a lot of attention. The nature and mechanisms of such polarization were intensively studied using perovskite rare-earth manganites, RMnO3, as model systems. Later, multiferroic properties were discovered [...] Read more.
The appearance of spin-induced ferroelectric polarization in the so-called type-II multiferroic materials has received a lot of attention. The nature and mechanisms of such polarization were intensively studied using perovskite rare-earth manganites, RMnO3, as model systems. Later, multiferroic properties were discovered in some RFeO3 perovskites and possibly in some RCrO3 perovskites. However, R2NiMnO6 double perovskites have ferromagnetic structures that do not break the inversion symmetry. It was found recently that more complex magnetic structures are realized in A-site-ordered quadruple perovskites, RMn3Ni2Mn2O12. Therefore, they have the potential to be multiferroics. In this work, dielectric properties in magnetic fields up to 9 T were investigated for such perovskites as RMn3Ni2Mn2O12 with R = Ce to Ho and for BiMn3Ni2Mn2O12. The samples with R = Bi, Ce, and Nd showed no dielectric anomalies at all magnetic fields, and the dielectric constant decreases with decreasing temperature. The samples with R = Sm to Ho showed qualitatively different behavior when the dielectric constant started increasing with decreasing temperature below certain temperatures close to the magnetic ordering temperatures, TN. This difference could suggest different magnetic ground states. The samples with R = Eu, Dy, and Ho still showed no anomalies on the dielectric constant. On the other hand, peaks emerged at TN on the dielectric constant in the R = Sm sample from about 2 T up to the maximum available field of 9 T. The Gd sample showed peaks on dielectric constant at TN between about 1 T and 7 T. Transition temperatures increase with increasing magnetic fields for R = Sm and decrease for R = Gd. These findings suggest the presence of magnetic-field-induced multiferroic states in the R = Sm and Gd samples with intermediate ionic radii. Dielectric properties at different magnetic fields are also reported for Lu2NiMnO6 for comparison. Full article
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Recent Progress of Plasmonic Perovskite Photodetectors
by Hongki Kim, Jeongeun Lee, Chae Bin Lee and Yoon Ho Lee
Inorganics 2025, 13(11), 351; https://doi.org/10.3390/inorganics13110351 - 27 Oct 2025
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Perovskite materials have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation photodetectors (PDs) owing to their superior optoelectronic properties and compatibility with low-cost, low-temperature fabrication processes. Broad applicability of PDs spans diverse fields, including X-ray detection, wearable electronics, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, imaging, optical communication, [...] Read more.
Perovskite materials have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation photodetectors (PDs) owing to their superior optoelectronic properties and compatibility with low-cost, low-temperature fabrication processes. Broad applicability of PDs spans diverse fields, including X-ray detection, wearable electronics, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, imaging, optical communication, and biomedical sensing, offering advantages over conventional semiconductor PDs based on Si, Ge, InGaAs, and GaN. The integration of plasmonic nanostructures into perovskite-based devices has recently emerged as an effective strategy to enhance performance by amplifying light absorption near the perovskite layer. This review summarizes recent advances and design strategies for plasmonic-integrated perovskite photodetectors (Pe-PDs), with a particular emphasis on plasmonic nanopatterns and nanoparticles as viable approaches for solution-processable Pe-PDs. Full article
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Mitigating Lead Toxicity in Halide Perovskite Solar Cells: Strategies for Sustainable Development
by Wenguang Li, Tianci Mi, Tian Tian, Meifang Yang and Huan Pang
Inorganics 2025, 13(4), 123; https://doi.org/10.3390/inorganics13040123 - 13 Apr 2025
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Halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) exhibit remarkable potential for addressing global energy challenges due to their exceptional photovoltaic properties and cost-effectiveness. However, their widespread adoption is hindered by the presence of toxic lead in the perovskite materials, posing risks to both human health [...] Read more.
Halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) exhibit remarkable potential for addressing global energy challenges due to their exceptional photovoltaic properties and cost-effectiveness. However, their widespread adoption is hindered by the presence of toxic lead in the perovskite materials, posing risks to both human health and the environment. This review comprehensively examines the environmental safety concerns associated with PSCs, focusing on the toxicity of lead and its potential for leakage during device operation and end-of-life disposal. Strategies to mitigate lead leakage are explored, including advanced external encapsulation methods, internal lead immobilization techniques, and innovative recycling approaches. These strategies are evaluated based on their effectiveness, feasibility, and potential challenges, highlighting the need for a multi-pronged approach to ensure the responsible and sustainable development of PSC technology. By addressing the toxicity issue and implementing robust prevention and recycling strategies, PSCs can become a driving force for the global transition towards clean and renewable energy while minimizing environmental and health risks. Full article
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