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Organic polymeric scintillators excite X-ray community

Researchers developed efficient metal-free polymeric scintillators for high-resolution X-ray imaging, outperforming conventional anthracene-based scintillators. The polymers exhibit multicolor radioluminescence and high photostability, enabling applications in radiation detection, medical diagnosis, and security inspection.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMay 17, 2022

One pot wonder for polymer diversity

Researchers developed an auto-switchable phosphazene-based catalyst to create well-defined diblock terpolymers in a single step, overcoming the limitations of traditional two-step polymerizations. This innovative approach offers vast potential for producing diverse polymers for various industrial applications.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 23, 2022
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