Encapsulated X-Ray Detector Enabled by All-Inorganic Lead-Free Perovskite Film With High Sensitivity and Low Detection Limit

Abstract

The sensitive detection of low-dose X-ray radiation is essential to many X-ray applications. In this article, the ultrasensitive X-ray detector based on pure Cs2AgBiBr6 all-inorganic lead-free perovskite film is successfully demonstrated and encapsulated using a metal casing with a Be window. The high-quality Cs2AgBiBr6 films are obtained through the low-cost solution process with long electron–hole diffusion length (~700 nm) and long carrier lifetime (~750 ns). Benefiting from the excellent properties of the Cs2AgBiBr6 film and the stable ambient provided by the packaging module, the resulting device exhibits attractive X-ray detection capabilities with a minimum detectable dose rate of 145.2 ${\mathrm {nGy}}_{air}\text{s}^{-1}$ and a detection sensitivity up to $1.8\times 10^{4}\,\,\mu {\mathrm {CGy}}_{air}{}^{-1}$ cm−2, which is about a thousand times higher than the sensitivity achieved with commercial a-Se X-ray detectors. Besides, the encapsulated device maintains superior detection performance after 2 months of storage, indicating the favorable reliability of the encapsulated device. This article demonstrates a possibility to use Cs2 AgBiBr6 perovskite film and Be window for the sensitive X-ray detection, which will inspire further development of radiation electronics by utilizing all-inorganic lead-free perovskite.