Crystal structure of catena-poly[bis­(N,O-di­methyl­hydroxyl­ammonium) [di-μ-bromido-di­bromido­stannate(II)]] (C2H8NO)2[SnBr4]
2025

Crystal Structure of a New Hybrid Perovskite

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Author Information

Author(s): Sirenko Valerii Y., Apostu Mircea-Odin, Golenya Irina A., Naumova Dina D., Partsevska Sofiia V.

Primary Institution: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Hypothesis

Can we synthesize a new layered hybrid perovskite using N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine and tin(II) hydroxide?

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized a new layered hybrid perovskite with a unique crystal structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The new compound features polymeric inorganic layers formed by corner-sharing {SnBr6} octa­hedra.
  • The study utilized Hirshfeld surface analysis to understand the crystal packing.
  • The synthesized material has potential applications in solar energy due to its low toxicity.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new type of crystal that can help make better solar panels without using harmful materials.

Methodology

The new hybrid perovskite was synthesized through a reaction between N,O-di­methyl­hydroxyl­amine and tin(II) hydroxide in concentrated hydro­bromic acid.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S2056989024012027

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