Reactive Ligands Reshape Nanocrystal Formation

Abstract

In situ polymerization during perovskite nanocrystal growth shows that ligands can perform different functions as materials form. Establishing reactive ligands as a general design strategy requires direct links between ligand conversion, crystallization pathways and final material properties.

Keywords

Perovskite / Blue light-emitting diodes / Nanocrystal growth / In situ polymerization / Ligand design

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