Impact
Ultra high-definition, spectral, images. Lower X-ray doses. Improved material differentiation / tissue characterisation. Higher contrast-to-noise ratio and fewer artifacts.
Sustainable, scalable and cost-effective manufacturing process.
Perovskite Performance
Perovskite photon-counting detectors are emerging as groundbreaking technologies with the potential to transform medical CT scanning, digital X-ray, security baggage and parcel scanning, and quality control (QC), non-destructive testing (NDT). These detectors promise superior imaging performance, lower radiation exposure, and dramatically reduced costs compared to current solutions, positioning them to advance preventative healthcare, bolster security infrastructure, and enhance industrial inspection processes.
Healthcare CT Scanning and Digital X-ray
Perovskite photon-counting X-ray detectors will significantly improve CT scanners by delivering the highest-resolution images, which increases diagnostic confidence and helps Radiologists make quicker, better decisions. Faster scan times will improve patient throughput, helping reduce waiting lists, while lower X-ray doses make scanning safer and will enable more examinations overall, especially benefiting paediatric patients where dose minimisation is particularly important.
Security Baggage and Parcel Scanning
In security applications, perovskite photon-counting detectors will deliver increased sensitivity to high-energy X-rays, essential for baggage and parcel screening where material discrimination is critical. The superior absorption characteristics of perovskite, provide highly detailed, high-contrast images that enhance threat detection and reduce false positives. The lower manufacturing costs of perovskite detectors will enable the deployment of large-area, high-resolution scanning systems in airports, logistics hubs, and border control facilities. This increased accessibility and image quality directly contribute to more robust and efficient security infrastructure.
Industrial Inspection
For quality control and non-destructive testing, perovskite photon-counting detectors offer high flux handling and excellent energy resolution, ensuring stable, accurate detection even after cumulative doses far exceeding common procedural exposures. Their intrinsic material properties support rapid image acquisition at high precision, facilitating detailed inspection of manufactured parts and critical infrastructure. The ability to produce perovskite detectors using solution processing methods also supports flexible formats and scalable implementation in diverse industrial contexts, lowering barriers to adoption and enabling more rigorous safety and quality protocols in fields ranging from aerospace to electronics manufacturing.
