Perovskite Camera: Scientists from Northwestern and Soochow University have developed the world’s first perovskite-based medical imaging camera. The innovation, published in Nature Communications, could make SPECT scans faster, safer, and more affordable, reducing patient radiation exposure while delivering sharper results.
Researchers in the US and China have unveiled a groundbreaking medical imaging Perovskite Camera built with perovskite crystals, a material better known for powering solar panels. Unlike traditional cadmium zinc telluride or sodium iodide detectors, the perovskite design is cheaper to manufacture while offering superior image clarity.
The device, created at Northwestern University and Soochow University, can capture individual gamma rays with unmatched accuracy. This breakthrough has the potential to transform nuclear medicine scans, particularly SPECT, by lowering costs and improving diagnostic precision.
Published in Nature Communications, the study highlights shorter scan times, reduced radiation exposure, and broader accessibility for advanced imaging worldwide. Northwestern spinout Actinia Inc. is already working to bring the technology to hospitals.
“This is the first solid proof that perovskite detectors can deliver the sharp, reliable images doctors need,” said study co-author Mercouri Kanatzidis, calling it a leap forward in patient care.
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