Universal crystallization kinetics of solution-processed semiconductors
Zhitian Ling, Mateusz Brzezinski, Shuanglong Wang, Konstantinos Bidinakis, Lei Gao, Chongyao Li, Xin Zhou, Hai I. Wang, Stefan A. L. Weber, Paul W. M. Blom, Wojciech Pisula, Tomasz Marszalek · 2026
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Zhitian Ling and eleven co-authors present a universal model for how solution-grown semiconductors crystallize, in a 2026 study. Film quality depends on when crystals nucleate and grow. Those steps usually overlap, hiding their separate rules. The team triggered nucleation at chosen moments during processing. Varying the timing revealed three distinct growth regimes.
Cluster size thresholds in bulk, surface, and corner settings explain the regimes. A dimensionless model captures the kinetics across conditions. It held for both perovskite and organic materials. Live imaging showed induced and natural nuclei grow identically. That match supports the model's generality. Resulting films gained tunable crystal quality and charge flow. Transistor performance benefited from the control. The authors offer printers of electronics a predictive tool, not just recipes.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Zhitian Ling, Mateusz Brzezinski, Shuanglong Wang, Konstantinos Bidinakis, Lei Gao, Chongyao Li, Xin Zhou, Hai I. Wang, Stefan A. L. Weber, Paul W. M. Blom, Wojciech Pisula, Tomasz Marszalek |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 66 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |