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Jiaqi Sun1, Chuanhao Yao1,2, Huixin Xiang1,2
1Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|October 14, 2025
Summary
Coinage metal clusters offer advanced X-ray detection with tunable properties and stability. This review summarizes their mechanisms, preparation, and performance enhancement strategies for X-ray imaging applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
Background:
- X-ray detection relies heavily on scintillator technology for medical and industrial imaging.
- Metal clusters are a new class of scintillators with high X-ray absorption, tunable optical properties, and environmental stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive evaluation of coinage metal cluster scintillators.
- To analyze mechanisms, performance parameters, and enhancement strategies.
- To guide future research in structural design and optimization for X-ray imaging.
Main Methods:
- In-depth analysis of scintillator mechanisms and performance metrics.
- Systematic summary of strategies for enhancing scintillation performance.
- Review of preparation methods for metal cluster scintillator screens.
Main Results:
- Coinage metal clusters exhibit significant potential for advanced X-ray imaging.
- Identified key factors influencing scintillator performance.
- Outlined effective methods for material preparation and performance enhancement.
Conclusions:
- Metal cluster scintillators represent a promising advancement in X-ray detection technology.
- The field faces opportunities for further development and optimization.
- This review serves as a guide for future research and development in the area.
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