Advances in Radiation Detection Materials and Technology
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: radiation detection materials; X-ray detection; α particle detection; high-repetition-rate electron beam detection; zinc oxide materials; perovskite materials; radiation photoluminescent materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Radiation detection materials and technologies are fundamental to advancing nuclear safety, precision medicine, environmental monitoring, and industrial non-destructive testing. It is crucial to develop high-performance detectors—characterized by enhanced sensitivity, broad dose–response ranges, and robust radiation resistance—to address evolving challenges in radiation protection and utilization.
Recent innovations in material synthesis, device engineering, and signal processing have significantly expanded the capabilities of radiation detection systems. These advances not only improve measurement accuracy but also facilitate novel applications in medical diagnostics, nuclear security, and space exploration.
This Special Issue, "Advances in Radiation Detection Materials and Technology", seeks original research articles and reviews that highlight innovations in this field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
Novel materials for scintillators, semiconductors, and luminescent dosimeters;
Device design including flexible sensors, wearable composite devices and integrated imaging systems, etc.;
Characterization methodologies for luminescent/electronic properties;
Emerging applications in radiotherapy, nuclear waste management, and deep space exploration.
We welcome contributions that demonstrate mechanistic insights, technological innovation, or translational potential, hoping to further illuminate the multidisciplinary impact of radiation detection science.
Dr. Qianli Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- radiation-sensitive material
- scintillation material
- luminescent center optimization
- radiation detection materials
- flexible dosimeter
- semiconductor heterostructure engineering
- synthesis
- characterization
- application
- determination of the crystal structure of biomacromolecules
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