Highly resistive lead-free perovskite ferroelectric enables self-driven X-ray detection with ultralow dose

Huawei Yang, Jianbo Wu, Zeng-Kui Zhu*, Hang Li, Panpan Yu, Ying Zeng, Qingran Ding, Guirong Chen, Lijun Xu, Zhangtong Han, Haiqing Zhong, Yueying Wang, Wenhui Wu, Junhua Luo*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Lead-free perovskite has become a shining pearl in the field of direct X-ray detection due to its non-toxicity and excellent optoelectronic properties. However, the high limit of detection (LoD) of X-ray detectors due to high current noise caused by high operating voltages is a major challenge to overcome. Here, we utilized a zero-dimensional lead-free perovskite ferroelectric material (NMP)3Sb2Br9 (1, NMP = N-methylpyrrolidine) to achieve ultra-low LoD self-driven X-ray detection. The self-driven detection mode without external bias has been proven to be an effective means of reducing LoD due to its low current noise characteristics. Additionally, the zero-dimensional distinctive isolated framework results in a high resistivity of 1.39 × 1011 W cm, which effectively reduces the current noise and suppresses ion migration. By further combining the ferroelectric-induced bulk photovoltaic effect, the 1-based detector achieves an ultra-low LoD X-ray detection of 84.1 nGyair/s under the self-driven mode, which represents a quite advanced level in the lead-free perovskite X-ray detection region. Our work successfully achieved ultra-low LoD self-driven X-ray detection by combining ferroelectricity with high resistance, providing a promising avenue for the development of low LoD X-ray detectors. © 2024 Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society and Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.
Original languageEnglish
JournalChinese Chemical Letters
Online published27 Nov 2024
DOIs
Publication statusOnline published - 27 Nov 2024

Research Keywords

  • Zero-dimensional perovskite
  • Lead-free
  • Ferroelectric
  • Self-driven X-ray detection
  • Low limit of detection

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