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Spatially periodic structures with a long-range period, referred to as a moiré pattern, can be obtained in van der Waals bilayers in the presence of a small stacking angle or of lattice mismatch between the monolayers. Theoretical predictions suggest that the resulting spatially periodic variation of the band structure modifies the optical properties of both intra- and interlayer excitons of transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructures. Here, we report on the impact of the moiré pattern formed in a MoSe2/MoS2heterobilayer encapsulated in hexagonal boron nitride. The periodic in-plane potential results in a splitting of the MoSe2exciton and trion in emission and (for the exciton) absorption spectra. The observed energy difference between the split peaks is fully consistent with theoretical predictions.

Hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites, MAPbX3(X = halogen), containing methylammonium (MA: CH3–NH3+) in the large voids conformed by the PbX6octahedral network, are the active absorption materials in the new generation of solar cells. CH3NH3PbBr3is a promising member with a large band gap that gives rise to a high open circuit voltage. A deep knowledge of the crystal structure and, in particular, the MA conformation inside the perovskite cage across the phase transitions undergone below room temperature, seems essential to establish structure–property correlations that may drive to further improvements. The presence of protons requires the use of neutrons, combined with synchrotron XRD data that help to depict subtle symmetry changes undergone upon cooling. We present a consistent picture of the structural features of this fascinating material, in complement with photocurrent measurements from a photodetector device, demonstrating the potential of MAPbBr3in optoelectronics.