Structure-Function Integration in 2D Hybrid Perovskite for Fast Neutron and Gamma Ray Discrimination

  • Yingming Wang
  • , Lingyan Xu
  • , Chongqi Liu
  • , Lu Liang
  • , Binghui Zhang
  • , Zhentao Qin
  • , Lixiang Lian
  • , Wei Zheng
  • , Yanyan Lei
  • , Qinzeng Hu
  • , Shuai Song
  • , Chaopeng Mi
  • , Tao Wang
  • , Yadong Xu
  • , Gangqiang Zha
  • , Wanqi Jie

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Abstract

Efficient discrimination between fast neutrons and gamma rays is crucial yet challenging for radiation detection. Here, the successful growth of large-size, high-quality 2D organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite single crystals, (GABA)2PbBr4, via an in situ seed-assisted cooling method is reported. This material integrates hydrogen-rich GABA cations with heavy-atom lead halide layers, offering strong excitonic emission, efficient γ-ray absorption, and fast neutron sensitivity. X-ray diffraction reveals highly oriented crystals along the (004) plane with a narrow full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 12.81″. Optical characterizations indicate a wide bandgap (≈3.0 eV), sharp excitonic emission, and prominent self-trapped exciton behavior, supported by transient and temperature-dependent photoluminescence. The crystals exhibit an energy resolution of 9.0% at 662 keV and a high light yield of 10 695 ph MeV−1. Notably, superior neutron/gamma pulse shape discrimination (PSD) is achieved with a maximum figure-of-merit (FOM) of 1.74, enabling clear signal separation. Additionally, flexible composite scintillation films based on (GABA)2PbBr4 demonstrate high-resolution X-ray imaging up to 10 LP mm−1. These results highlight the potential of (GABA)2PbBr4 as a multifunctional scintillator for advanced radiation detection and imaging applications.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAdvanced Science
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2025

Keywords

  • (GABA)PbBr single crystals
  • fast neutron detection
  • hybrid lead halide perovskites
  • pulse shape discrimination
  • scintillation imaging

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