CH3NH3
CH3NH3, commonly known as methylammonium, is a simple organic compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and hydrogen atoms. Its molecular structure consists of a central carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and one nitrogen atom, which is further bonded to two hydrogen atoms. This compound is often studied in the context of organic chemistry and materials science.
Methylammonium is particularly significant in the field of perovskite solar cells, where it is used as a cation in hybrid organic-inorganic materials. These materials have gained attention for their potential to improve solar energy conversion efficiency, making them a focus of research in renewable energy technologies.