Strong Electron-Phonon Coupling in Vacancy-Ordered Cs2SnBr6 Double Perovskite
Abstract
Vacancy-ordered double perovskites (VODPs), such as Cs2SnBr6, are emerging as eco-friendly and stable alternatives to lead halide perovskites (LHPs). Recently, Cs2SnBr6 functionalities have been explored for application in light-emitting diodes. In this paper, we systematically studied the temperature-dependent optical properties of Cs2SnBr6 VODP. Our analysis reveals a strong electron-phonon (EP) coupling at room temperature, as evidenced by multiphonon scattering, leading to intense overtones up to the fourth order. Such strength of the EP coupling was confirmed by a Huang-Rhys factor S = 24.4. Additionally, we observe that EP interaction induces the formation of Self-Trapped Excitons (STE), which are the main source of its photoluminescence. Our results offer insights into EP influences on multiphonon scattering and STE emergence, guiding the design of Cs2SnBr6-based materials for light-harvesting applications.