Shedding Light on Perovskites: Spectroscopic Insights into Stable Optoelectronics
Elke Debroye a, Qianrui Li a, Roel Vanden Brande a, Sudipta Seth a
a Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
Proceedings of MATSUS Fall 2026 Conference (MATSUSFall26)
A5 Interface Engineering, Optical Strategies and Multijunction Designs in Perovskite Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics
Palma, Spain, 2026 October 26th - 30th
Organizers: Clara Aranda Alonso and Monika Rai
Invited Speaker, Elke Debroye, presentation 135
Publication date: 22nd July 2026

Metal halide perovskites have emerged as a highly promising class of semiconductors for optoelectronic applications due to their exceptional light absorption, tunable emission, and efficient charge transport. These cost-effective materials have demonstrated an unprecedented rise in solar power conversion efficiency, reaching 28% within a decade, outpacing conventional silicon photovoltaics. However, fundamental insights into their intrinsic photophysical properties remain incomplete, yet are crucial for further performance enhancements. Additionally, while the impressive efficiency of novel perovskite materials is often emphasized, their long-term stability is equally vital for practical implementation.[1]

I will present the development of perovskite systems with diverse compositions, structures, and morphologies using various synthesis strategies. By employing advanced spectroscopic techniques, we elucidate the interplay between crystalline structure and charge carrier dynamics that dictate their optoelectronic performance.[2,3] Additionally, photoluminescence (PL) microscopy imaging is being exploited correlating materials’ photochemistry and intrinsic defects to optoelectronic device performance, providing direct insight into their function in real-world applications.[4,5] I will demonstrate how chemical micro-engineering can optimize perovskite stability and functionality, with a focus on improving X-ray detection performance.[6,7] Finally, I will present strategies for fabricating high-quality photoactive layers, including controlled film deposition, as critical components for next-generation stable optoelectronics.

This work has been supported by KU Leuven Internal Funds (grant number C14/23/090), the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO, grant number G0AHQ25N) and the European Union (ERC Starting Grant, 101117274 X-PECT).

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