Licensable Technologies : Engineering

Nanophosphor composite scintillators comprising a polymer matrix

Abstract
This invention is a new class of scintillators that could be used for large volume, low cost radiation detection with applications in Homeland Security, International Safeguards, Scientific Research, and Medical Imaging.

Application(s)
Radiation Detection
Homeland Security
Nuclear Safety
International Safeguards
Medical Imaging
PET imaging machines
Other medical imagers

Advantages
The technology combines the high stopping power and photoelectric cross-section of inorganic crystalline scintillators with the processing costs of organic scintillators.
High Stopping Power
Low Processing Costs
Much easier to produce than single-crystal scintillators
Improved Light Output

IP Status: Available both Exclusively and Non Exclusively

Commercialization Strategy: Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking commercial partners to co-develop applications in this area.  This technology is available for both exclusive and non-exclusive licensing.

Reference Number: 857

S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 109,195

Patents & Applications:
Application(s) Filed

Posted: 04-10-2007

Contact
John Mott
Technology Transfer Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 1663, MailStop C334
(505) 665-0883
jmott@lanl.gov