Perovskites are cool because they can make blue light.  But making them just right is tricky.  They mix bromine and chlorine to get the blue color.  But this mix makes them grow too fast.  This fast growth causes problems.  It makes tiny holes and flaws in the material.  These flaws mess up the light.

    Scientists found a way to slow down this fast growth.  They added two special salts to the mix.  One salt, called tetraphenylphosphonium, sticks to the perovskite parts.  This slows down the growth.  The other salt, guanidinium, fills in the tiny holes.  This makes the perovskite better.  It does not need extra steps to fix it.  This makes it easier to make big lights.

    They made big blue lights with this method.  These lights were really bright.  They had high efficiency.  This means they make a lot of light with little power.  The big lights were as good as the small ones.  This is a big deal.  It means they can make big screens with these lights.

    But there is a catch.  Perovskites are not very stable.  They can break down over time.  This is a problem for making long-lasting lights.  So, while this method is a step forward, there is still work to do.  Scientists need to find a way to make perovskites last longer.  Only then can they be used in everyday devices.  This is an exciting area of research.  It has the potential to change how we make lights and screens.

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