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Developing lead-free hybrid metal halides with stable and efficient white-light emission remains a critical challenge for next-generation optoelectronics. Here, we report a polar zinc-based organic–inorganic hybrid halide, [EMPA]2Zn3Br12(EMPA = 5-[(4-ethylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]pyridin-2-amine), which exhibits broadband white-light emission with a high color rendering index of 90 and high photoluminescence quantum yield of 43.9%. The material shows nonlinear optical properties with a measurable second-harmonic generation response. Unlike conventional hybrid halides, [EMPA]2Zn3Br12demonstrates exceptional stability, retaining its structure and luminescent properties after 60 days of immersion in water and prolonged exposure to UV irradiation. Temperature-dependent photoluminescence measurements reveal that the material maintains its white-light emission from room temperature down to 260 K. Density functional theory calculations suggest that the broadband emission originates from multiple self-trapped exciton states, facilitated by Jahn–Teller distortions in the [ZnBr4]2–tetrahedra. Furthermore, a white-light-emitting diode fabricated using [EMPA]2Zn3Br12as a single component white light emitter, demonstrating its potential for solid-state lighting. This study highlights [EMPA]2Zn3Br12as a promising lead-free alternative for environmentally friendly high-performance white-light-emitting and optoelectronic applications. © 2025 American Chemical Society
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Inorganic Chemistry
ISSN: 0020-1669
Year: 2025
Issue: 29
Volume: 64
Page: 15224-15233
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