Research Progress for Lead Halide Perovskite Direct Radiation Detector Based on the Solution Method

Abstract

Abstract: X-ray and γ-ray detection have been extensively studied and applied in medical imaging, security inspection, homeland security, non-destructive testing and other various fields. Perovskite materials have become excellent candidats for radiation detector devices due to their high radiation absorption coefficient, high carrier mobility-lifetime product and defect tolerance. The solution method offers significant advantages in the preparation of perovskite materials. It is a cost-effective approach that can be carried out at low temperatures or under ambient conditions. Additionally, it is also easier to implement for industrial production. This method plays a crucial role in optimizing the material system and achieving the preparation of high quality and large area crystal materials in the future. This paper analyzes the effects of crystal growth and material composition on radiation detection performance, focusing on the solution preparation of perovskite materials. The study aims to improve radiation detection performance by optimizing crystal growth quality and device structure design. Additionally, it also summarises the challenges faced by perovskite materials in the field of radiation detection and suggests future research directions. The results of this study are expected to serve as a reference for the industrialization of perovskite materials in the field of radiation detection.

Key words: crystal growth, lead halide perovskite, solution method, semiconductor device, radiation detector

CLC Number:

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TN36

QIN Feng, WU Jinjie, DENG Ningqin, JIAO Zhiwei, ZHU Weifeng, TANG Xianqiang, ZHAO Rui. Research Progress for Lead Halide Perovskite Direct Radiation Detector Based on the Solution Method[J]. JOURNAL OF SYNTHETIC CRYSTALS, 2024, 53(4): 554-571.

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