Perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) feature adjustable bandgap, wide absorption range, and great color purity for robust perovskite optoelectronic applications. Nevertheless, the absence of lasting stability under continues energization, is still a major hurdle to the widespread use of NCs in commercial applications. In particular, the reactivity of red-emitting perovskites to environmental surroundings is more sensitive than that of their green counterparts. Here, we present a simple synthesis of ultrathin ZrOcoated, Srdoped CsPbBrINCs. Introducing divalent Srmay significantly eliminate Pb° surface traps, whereas ZrOencapsulation greatly improves environmental stability. The photoluminescence quantum yield of the Sr-doped CsPbBrI/ZrONCs was increased from 50.2% to 87.2% as a direct consequence of the efficient elimination of Pb° surface defects. Moreover, the thickness of the ZrOthin coating gives remarkable heat resistance and improved water stability. Combining CsPbSrBrI/ZrONCs in a white light emitting diode (LED) with an excellent optical efficiency (100.08 lm W), high and a broad gamut 141% (NTSC) standard. This work offers a potential method to suppress Pb° traps by doping with Srand improves the performance of perovskite NCs by ultrathin coating structured ZrO, consequently enabling their applicability in commercial optical displays.
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