New material for the characterisation and identification of fast and slow neutrons

• New molecule family discriminating neutron/gamma rays
• Highly stable and easily processable
• Provides an alternative to polymers and crystals
  
  

TECHNOLOGY

• Organic molecule with ionic liquid behaviour
• Able to discriminate fast neutron/gamma radiation
• May be scintillating and transparent
• May contain any type of counter-anion: BF4, PF6, I, Br, etc…
• Figure of Merit > 1,5 (AmBe source)
• Can form highly crystalline structures

APPLICATIONS

• Security portals
• Nuclear plant detectors
• Containment walls

INNOVATION ADVANTAGES

• Ease of synthesis in bulk
• High modularity of the materials (Li, B doping; transparency; solid/liquid state)
• Heat and radiation resistant

DEVELOPMENT STATUS

• Optimisation of the synthesis
• Determination of the physico-chemical properties (>20 compounds)

CO-DEVELOPMENT EXPENTANCIES

• Pilot scale production
• Development as either containment materials and/or radiation detectors