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Title: Shining Light on Halide Perovskites: Teaching Analytical Chemistry Using Flexible, Inquiry-Based Experiments
Language: English
Authors: Kristel M. Forlano, Eliana Bernat, Pamela Doolittle (ORCID 0000-0001-8369-2185), Dominic Colosi, Song Jin (ORCID 0000-0001-8693-7010), Amanda Rae Buchberger (ORCID 0000-0002-6193-147X)
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.
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