Mn(II)-Based Hybrid Halide Ionogel Scintillator Film for Large-Area and High-Resolution X-ray Imaging
Graphical Abstract
We propose a versatile approach for the rapid synthesis of luminescent Mn(II)-based hybrid halide ionogels (Mn-IG) by in situ forming zero-dimensional (0D) hybrid metal halides during monomer polymerization. The Mn─IG exhibits high transparency (with transmittance approaching 90% at 550–1100 nm) and uniform, high-efficiency emission. Leveraging its processability, we have fabricated an 18 cm × 12 cm scintillating film and successfully achieved large-area and high-resolution X-ray imaging. This simple and rapid synthesis method on ionogels paves the way for the low-process preparation of large-area scintillators and also opens up a new avenue for the in situ construction of uniform 0D halide-polymer composites.
Abstract
Functionalized ionogels have attracted significant attention in chemical design of new materials and versatile applications, which are formed by polymer network as a matrix with introducing ionic liquids containing characteristic units as a dispersion medium. Here, we present an universal scheme to rapidly synthesize luminescent ionogels through the in situ formation of zero-dimensional (0D) hybrid metal halides during the polymerization of monomer. In particular, Mn(II)-based hybrid halide ionogels (Mn─IG) were formed by incorporating [C20H20P]+ cations and [MnBr4]2− anions into the polymer network structure. Thanks to the amorphous nature of Mn-IG and the homogeneous distribution of self-trapped [MnBr4]2− light-emitting units with [C20H20P]+ cations, Mn─IG exhibits high transparency (nearly 90% transmittance at 550 nm-1100 nm) and homogeneous highly-efficient emission. Taking advantage of its processability, we fabricate an 18 cm × 12 cm scintillation film and successfully realize large-area and high-resolution X-ray imaging. The straightforward and rapid synthesis method on such ionogels paves the way for the low-process-demand preparation of large-area scintillators, and also opens up new routes for the in situ construction of uniform 0D metal halide polymer composites.
Conflict of Interests
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
