Investigation of the Scintillation Properties of 3D-Printed Polymer–Perovskite Materials

by Dr Matteo Polo (University of Trento - Department of Industrial Engineering)

Friday 29 May 2026, 14:30 → 16:30 Europe/Rome

A. Rostagni meeting room

Scintillators, which convert high-energy radiation into visible light, are key enablers of radiation detection in high-energy physics and medical imaging. While plastic scintillators are widely adopted for their low cost and fast response, their limited radiation hardness and lack of geometric flexibility constrain their use in advanced applications such as hadrontherapy and real-time dosimetry.
This seminar presents a novel approach based on a 3D-printable nanocomposite scintillator, combining a photocurable polymer matrix with metal halide perovskites and processed via stereolithography (SLA).
This technology enables the fabrication of complex, patient-specific detector geometries, opening new possibilities for personalized radiation monitoring.
The optical and radioluminescent properties of the material will be discussed, including spectrofluorimetric and UV–visible characterization, as well as preliminary radiation response under α particles and proton beams. Results from proton irradiation experiments at the CEDAD facility will be highlighted,together with ongoing efforts toward validation in a clinical proton therapy environment.The seminar will provide insights into the potential of this emerging class of materials for next-generation radiation detectors, with a focus on applications in medical physics and personalized dosimetry