Shining Light on Halide Perovskites: Teaching Analytical Chemistry Using Flexible, Inquiry-Based Experiments
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| Title: | Shining Light on Halide Perovskites: Teaching Analytical Chemistry Using Flexible, Inquiry-Based Experiments |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kristel M. Forlano, Eliana Bernat, Pamela Doolittle (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Chemical Education. 2026 103(3):1480-1490. |
| Availability: | Division of Chemical Education, Inc. and ACS Publications Division of the American Chemical Society. 1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 800-227-5558; Tel: 202-872-4600; e-mail: eic@jce.acs.org; Web site: http://pubs.acs.org/jchemeduc |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Graduate Education (DGE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (DOE) |
| Contract Number: | 2137424 SC0002162 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Inquiry, Active Learning, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Laboratory Experiments, Electronic Equipment, Undergraduate Students, College Science, Scientific Concepts |
| DOI: | 10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00906 |
| ISSN: | 0021-9584 1938-1328 |
| Abstract: | Two-dimensional (2D) metal halide perovskites are promising next generation semiconducting materials at the forefront of research in solar cells, LEDs, and other devices. Here, we report on an undergraduate intermediate analytical chemistry laboratory experience where students were taught fundamental chemistry concepts, including solubility, complexation, spectroscopy, and microscopy, through the introduction and study of 2D halide perovskite materials. Students explore multiple facets of perovskite synthesis, structure, and properties through a modular set of experiments that students used to form a holistic picture of this material. Importantly, this inquiry-based lab supports students through a guided research process, and students report high interest and learning gains from an end of the semester survey. We further discuss ways to adapt this lab to course, student, equipment, and budget needs. Overall, this laboratory experience teaches and applies the fundamental concepts and tools of analytical chemistry to the contemporary materials research field. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1499687 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Two-dimensional (2D) metal halide perovskites are promising next generation semiconducting materials at the forefront of research in solar cells, LEDs, and other devices. Here, we report on an undergraduate intermediate analytical chemistry laboratory experience where students were taught fundamental chemistry concepts, including solubility, complexation, spectroscopy, and microscopy, through the introduction and study of 2D halide perovskite materials. Students explore multiple facets of perovskite synthesis, structure, and properties through a modular set of experiments that students used to form a holistic picture of this material. Importantly, this inquiry-based lab supports students through a guided research process, and students report high interest and learning gains from an end of the semester survey. We further discuss ways to adapt this lab to course, student, equipment, and budget needs. Overall, this laboratory experience teaches and applies the fundamental concepts and tools of analytical chemistry to the contemporary materials research field. |
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| ISSN: | 0021-9584 1938-1328 |
| DOI: | 10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00906 |
