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Current status on plastic scintillators modifications.

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Summary

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This review covers advancements in plastic scintillators from 2000-2014, focusing on chemical modifications to polymer backbones and fluorescent probes for radiation detection. New scintillator characteristics and performance are detailed.

Keywords:

dyes fluorescence plastic scintillators polymers radiation detector

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Radiation Detection Physics

Background:

Plastic scintillators are crucial for detecting various radiation particles.
Continuous innovation is needed to improve scintillator performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent developments in plastic scintillators from 2000 to March 2014.
To categorize advancements based on chemical modifications.
To present the characteristics and detection properties of new scintillators.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific publications.
Categorization of modifications into polymer backbone and fluorescent probe changes.
Analysis of reported scintillator characteristics and detection capabilities.

Main Results:

Detailed review of chemical modifications to polymer backbones.
Comprehensive overview of fluorescent probe modifications.
Presentation of newly developed plastic scintillators and their radiation detection properties.

Conclusions:

Significant progress has been made in plastic scintillator technology.
Chemical modifications enhance detection capabilities for various radiation types.
The review provides a valuable resource for researchers in the field.