Metal-Free PAZE-NH4 X3 ⋅H2 O Perovskite for Flexible Transparent X-ray Detection and Imaging

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2022 Sep 5;61(36):e202207198. doi: 10.1002/anie.202207198. Epub 2022 Jul 25.

Abstract

Metal-free perovskites are of interest for their chemical diversity and eco-friendly properties, and recently have been used for X-ray detection with superior carrier behavior. However, the size and shape complexity of the organic components results in difficulties in evaluating their stability in high-energy radiation. Herein, we introduce multiple hydrogen-bond metal-free PAZE-NH4 X3 ⋅H2 O perovskite, where H2 O leads to more hydrogen bonds appearing between organic molecules and the perovskite host. As suggested by the theoretical calculations, multiple hydrogen bonds promote stiffness of the lattice, and increase the diffusion barrier to inhibit ionic migration. Then, low trap density, high μτ products and structural flexibility of PAZE-NH4 Br3 ⋅H2 O give a flexible X-ray detector with the highest sensitivity of 3708 μC Gyair -1 cm-2 , ultra-low detection limit of 0.19 μGyair -1 s-1 and superior spatial resolution of 5.0 lp mm-1 .

Keywords: Hydrogen Bonds; Imaging; Metal-Free; Perovskites; X-Ray Detection.