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Advances in Radiation Detection Materials and Technology

A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 354

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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
Interests: semiconductor materials; perovskite solar cells; electrode materials

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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
Prof. Dr. Weiguang Yang
Guest Editors

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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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High-Quality Perovskite Films Enabled by Solution-Processed Vacuum Evaporation for Flexible PIN-Type X-Ray Detectors
by Yali Wang, Hongjun Mo, Sai Huang, Haonan Li, Xinyang Huang and Weiguang Yang
Molecules 2026, 31(7), 1123; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules31071123 (registering DOI) - 29 Mar 2026
Abstract
Flexible X-ray detectors have emerged as a promising technology for portable medical imaging and wearable electronics, yet their manufacturing remains constrained by the competing requirements of device performance, mechanical conformability, and production scalability. Conventional solution-based deposition methods fail to yield high-quality perovskite thick [...] Read more.
Flexible X-ray detectors have emerged as a promising technology for portable medical imaging and wearable electronics, yet their manufacturing remains constrained by the competing requirements of device performance, mechanical conformability, and production scalability. Conventional solution-based deposition methods fail to yield high-quality perovskite thick films with uniform morphology, while vacuum evaporation techniques are limited by exorbitant operational costs and low throughput. Herein, we report an optimized solution-processed vacuum evaporation strategy that enables the fabrication of high-quality perovskite films (~1 μm thick) on flexible polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) substrates at a low processing temperature of 100 °C. By incorporating tailored additives into the precursor solution and precisely modulating the vapor-phase conversion kinetics, we achieved significant improvements in film density, crystallinity, and morphological uniformity. Systematic investigations were conducted to elucidate the structure–property relationships across three material systems: pure methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3), halogen-doped methylammonium lead iodide-bromide (MAPb(IBr)3), and synergistic cation-halogen engineered cesium-methylammonium lead iodide-bromide (CsMAPb(IBr)3). The optimized flexible PIN-type X-ray detector based on CsMAPb(IBr)3 exhibited exceptional performance metrics, including a dark current density as low as 5.2 nA cm−2 and an X-ray sensitivity of up to 1.43 × 104 μC·Gyair−1·cm−2. Remarkably, the device retained over 95% of its initial performance after 400 bending cycles with a bending radius of 6 mm, demonstrating outstanding mechanical robustness and operational durability. This work establishes a viable, cost-effective technical route for the scalable production of high-performance flexible X-ray detectors, addressing critical challenges in the advancement of next-generation portable imaging technologies. Full article
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