Strongly-ligated perovskite quantum dots with precisely controlled dimensions and architectures for white light-emitting diodes

Abstract Despite impressive advances in the synthesis of perovskite quantum dots (PQDs), the ability to craft PQDs of the same dimension yet different architectures (e.g., solid vs. hollow) remains a grand challenge. Moreover, precise control over the architectures and assemblies of PQDs renders new optical and optoelectronic properties. Herein, we report on a robust amphiphilic star-like block copolymer nanoreactor strategy to rapidly create monodisperse solid and hollow PQDs of the same external diameter in-situ. The dimension of PQDs can be readily regulated by utilizing star-like copolymers. Compared to solid PQDs, as the inner diameter of hollow PQDs increases, their photoluminescence progressively blue-shifts. Moreover, stripe patterns of PQDs can be conveniently formed via meniscus-assisted self-assembly (MASA) and subsequently anion-exchanged to yield multi-colored stripes with a heterostructured transition zone. Conceptually, an array of PQDs including all inorganic lead-free and organic-inorganic PQDs, can be easily accessed for applications in lasers, LEDs, and solar cells.