X-ray visualization and quantification using fibrous color dosimeter based on leuco dye

Abstract

A polystyrene (PS)-based fibrous color dosimeter, comprising a color former based on 2-(phenylamino)-6-(dipentylamino)-3-methylspiro[9H-xanthene-9,30-phthalide] (Black305) fluoran leuco dye and a 2-(4-methoxystyryl)-4,6-bis(trichloromethyl)-1,3,5-triazine (MBTT) photoacid generator, was developed for visual detection of X-ray doses of 15 Gy and higher. The composite fiber was produced by using a centrifugal spinning method, and the obtained composite fiber exhibited a stable and uniform morphology with a fiber diameter of 10 μm or less and had sufficient mechanical strength. As an example of practical application, we successfully processed the composite fiber into an apron and clearly and visually confirmed that the color change from yellow to black occurs on the surface of the fabric under X-ray exposure.