Single‐Component White Light and X‐ray Sensing: Lead‐Free K/Sb:Cs 2 ScCl 5 ·H 2 O Crystals for Dual‐Functional Optoelectronic Applications

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Authors: Xing Hu, Jun’an Lai, Huan Tang, Nan Zhang, Daofu Wu, Xiaofang Jiang, Wenxia Zhang, Xiaosheng Tang
Cited by: 5
References: 44

Abstract

ABSTRACT Low‐dimensional lead‐free metal halide perovskites hold immense potential for optoelectronic applications, yet achieving single‐component materials that simultaneously enable tunable broadband emission and high‐performance X‐ray detection remains a critical challenge. Therefore, we developed a novel doping strategy for engineering dual‐mode luminescence and detection functionalities in non‐toxic perovskite systems. Here, K/Sb co‐doped Cs 2 ScCl 5 ·H 2 O crystals were synthesized via a hydrothermal method, demonstrating two synergistic innovations. First, a dual self‐trapped exciton (STE) emission mechanism was established that combines intrinsic lattice distortion‐induced emission (588/595 nm) and Sb‐mediated defect‐state near‐infrared transitions (718 nm), enabling excitation‐independent broadband luminescence. Furthermore, we accomplished concurrent warm white‐light emission (CIE: 0.477, 0.471) and ultrasensitive X‐ray detection (detection limit: 40.595 nGy·s −1 ; resolution: 15.9 lp/mm) based on K/Sb co‐doped Cs 2 ScCl 5 ·H 2 O crystals. This research provides a systematic guideline for designing perovskite crystals tailored for both WLEDs and high‐performance X‐ray detectors.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Perovskite Materials and Applications Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials 2D Materials and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Laser & Photonics Review
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
20
Issue
10
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN