Copper-based metal halides for X-ray and photodetection

Abstract

Copper-based metal halides have become important materials in the field of X-ray and photodetection due to their excellent optical properties, good environmental stability and low toxicity. This review presents the progress of research on crystal structure/morphology, photophysics/optical properties and applications of copper-based metal halides. We also discuss the challenges of copper-based metal halides with a perspective of their future research directions.

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Keywords

Copper-based metal halides / X-ray detector / Photodetectors / Scintillators

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