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Hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites are promising materials for energy-related applications owing to their tunable optoelectronic properties.1 In this work, the novel mixed-halide perovskite [(CH3)2NH2]PbI1.5Cl1.5 (DMAPbI1.5Cl1.5), within the DMAPbX3 (X = I, Br, Cl) family, was synthesized and characterized. The compound was prepared in N,N-dimethylformamide from pre-synthesized DMAPbI3 and DMAPbCl3 precursors,2 yielding a light-yellow crystalline product. Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) confirmed the formation of a crystalline mixed-halide phase distinct from the parent compounds. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed porous aggregated microcrystals, while energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) confirmed an approximately 1:1 atomic ratio of iodine to chlorine, consistent with the targeted composition. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the structural integrity of both the organic cation and the metal-halide framework. Cyclic voltammetry performed in dichloromethane containing tetrabutylammonium perchlorate (TBAPC) as the supporting electrolyte revealed redox activity and progressive current decay during successive scans, indicating partial electrochemical degradation of the compound.
Keywords: DMAPbI1.5Cl1.5, mixed-halide perovskite, PXRD, SEM-EDX, vibrational spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry