Physics World features our moldable glass screens for conformal X-ray imaging

Our recent work on zero-dimensional nanocluster glass scintillators, published in ACS Energy Letters, has been highlighted by Physics World. The feature covers our development of high-performance scintillating screens based on amorphous copper iodide nanoclusters. These screens enable high-contrast X-ray imaging with sub-3-micrometer spatial resolution and function effectively even in underwater environments. Physics World places particular emphasis on the clinical applications of the material’s thermal properties. Because the glass becomes highly moldable at relatively low-temperatures, it can be shaped into curved, three-dimensional geometries. The article explores how this conformal capability offers a practical alternative to conventional rigid flat-panel detectors, with the potential to improve patient comfort and enable lower-dose diagnostics in medical screenings such as mammography.

Read the full news article on Physics World.