[HTML][HTML] Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review

CV More, Z Alsayed, MS Badawi, AA Thabet… - Environmental chemistry …, 2021 - Springer
The rising use of radioactive elements is increasing radioactive pollution and calling for
advanced materials to protect individuals. For instance, polymers are promising due to their …

[HTML][HTML] Applications of 3d-printed peek via fused filament fabrication: A systematic review

R Dua, Z Rashad, J Spears, G Dunn, M Maxwell - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is an organic polymer that has excellent mechanical,
chemical properties and can be additively manufactured (3D-printed) with ease. The use of …

Radiation attenuation properties of some commercial polymers for advanced shielding applications at low energies

MS Al‐Buriahi, C Eke, S Alomairy… - Polymers for …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
As radiation is an essential tool in various technological applications, searching for a
suitable shield is an urgent demand to minimize its damaging effects on human beings. In …

Recent advances on high‐performance polyaryletherketone materials for additive manufacturing

P Chen, H Wang, J Su, Y Tian, S Wen, B Su… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) is emerging as an important high‐performance polymer
material in additive manufacturing (AM) benefiting from its excellent mechanical properties …

X-ray and γ-ray shielding efficiency of polymer composites: choice of fillers, effect of loading and filler size, photon energy and multifunctionality

S Prabhu, SG Bubbly, SB Gudennavar - Polymer Reviews, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Use of X-rays and γ-rays have become inevitable in medical sectors like radiology,
interventional cardiology and diagnostic imaging, radiation physics laboratories, nuclear …

A comprehensive review on 3D printing advancements in polymer composites: Technologies, materials, and applications

P Jagadeesh, M Puttegowda, SM Rangappa… - … International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract 3D printing is a constantly expanding technology that represents one of the most
exciting and disruptive production possibilities available today. This technology has gained …

Development, characterization, and properties of polymeric nanoarchitectures for radiation attenuation

UC Okonkwo, CI Idumah, CE Okafor… - Journal of Inorganic and …, 2022 - Springer
Radiation induces deterioration to life, the environment and electronic gadgets. Also, the
escalating quests in use of radioactive entities has induced increased radioactive hazards …

Trends in reinforced composite design for ionizing radiation shielding applications: a review

CE Okafor, UC Okonkwo, IP Okokpujie - Journal of Materials Science, 2021 - Springer
This review explored recent developments in reinforced composite design and applications
for improved radiation shielding and high percentage attenuation. Radiation energy moves …

[HTML][HTML] Facilitating the additive manufacture of high-performance polymers through polymer blending: A review

DP Simunec, J Jacob, AEZ Kandjani, A Trinchi… - European Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF, aka fused deposition modeling, FDM) is presently
the most widespread material extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing technique owing to its …

Radiation attenuation properties of polymer composites mixed with tantalum carbide

H Ogul - Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Recently, polymer materials are preferable in radiation shielding applications due to their
unique properties: flexibility, durability and low-cost production. These properties enthuse …