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A transparent hybrid metal halide glassy scintillation screen for high-resolution fast neutron radiography

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  • Zi’an Zhou

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Jinxiao Zheng

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Shihao Ruan

    (China Institute of Atomic Energy)

  • Guichu Yue

    (Inner Mongolia University of Technology)

  • Tiao Feng

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Yini An

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Meimei Wu

    (China Institute of Atomic Energy)

  • Nü Wang

    (Beihang University)

  • Shuyun Zhou

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Linfeng He

    (China Institute of Atomic Energy)

  • Chenghua Sun

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

Abstract

Fast neutron radiography offers exceptional penetration for high-density and bulky objects, yet its resolution is hindered by light scattering in conventional scintillators and screen fabrication techniques. To address this, here, we develop a transparent glassy Mn-based hybrid metal halide scintillation screen, (BTPP)1.8(HTPP)0.2MnBr4 (BTPP+ = butyltriphenylphosphonium, HTPP+ = heptyltriphenylphosphonium), leveraging temperature-dependent ordered-disordered transitions. The large-area screen boasts >70% visible light transmittance (500–800 nm), a high photoluminescence quantum yield (~85.54%), and threefold higher light output than commercial ZnS (Ag): PP screens. With a spatial resolution of 5 lp mm−1, it surpasses existing scintillators. This hybrid material enables imaging of heavy objects with clear hierarchical details, providing accurate data for non-destructive detection while offering an alternative approach to scintillator design, advancing the potential of fast neutron radiography.

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  • Zi’an Zhou & Jinxiao Zheng & Shihao Ruan & Guichu Yue & Tiao Feng & Yini An & Meimei Wu & Nü Wang & Shuyun Zhou & Linfeng He & Chenghua Sun, 2025. "A transparent hybrid metal halide glassy scintillation screen for high-resolution fast neutron radiography," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-61503-9
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-61503-9
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