Hybrid Metal Halide Scintillators and Perovskites for X-Ray Imaging and Radiation Detection
This community develops organic-inorganic hybrid materials, specifically metal halides and perovskites, to convert X-rays and ionizing radiation into visible light for imaging and detection.
The work centers on synthesizing single crystals, nanocrystals, and glassy films of lead, copper, and manganese halides. Researchers focus on engineering these structures to achieve high quantum yields, stability, and specific emission properties, such as circular polarization or thermally activated delayed fluorescence. Applications include low-dose medical imaging, non-planar flexible detectors, and radiation sensing. A significant portion of the research involves lead-free alternatives, particularly copper and manganese-based systems, to address toxicity concerns while maintaining efficient scintillation performance.
The largest share of the community's output is found in iodine research, accounting for 0.7% of all iodine research, and 1,049 papers here. Lead contributes 937 papers, representing 0.4% of lead research, while bromine contributes 793 papers, or 0.7% of bromine research.
The community comprises 14,426 papers, publishing most frequently in IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A, and Inorganic Chemistry.
Recent work continues to focus on improving the resolution and stability of these scintillators for 3D imaging, developing waterproof and flexible detector films, and exploring copper-based halides for low-dose applications.