Stabilization of copper iodide hybrids with increased strength of ionic bonding for lighting and X-ray imaging†

Abstract

A new strategy of improving the stability of organic–inorganic hybrid materials by increasing the charge of organic compounds to enhance the strength of ionic bonds has been demonstrated. Based on this method, we have designed and synthesized a series of ionic copper iodide hybrid structures with significantly improved stability and excellent photo/radio-luminescence, showing potential as new solid-state lighting phosphors and X-ray scintillators.