Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review
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 …
advanced materials to protect individuals. For instance, polymers are promising due to their …
X-ray and γ-ray shielding efficiency of polymer composites: choice of fillers, effect of loading and filler size, photon energy and multifunctionality
Use of X-rays and γ-rays have become inevitable in medical sectors like radiology,
interventional cardiology and diagnostic imaging, radiation physics laboratories, nuclear …
interventional cardiology and diagnostic imaging, radiation physics laboratories, nuclear …
Radiation attenuation properties of some commercial polymers for advanced shielding applications at low energies
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 …
suitable shield is an urgent demand to minimize its damaging effects on human beings. In …
[HTML][HTML] The assessment of usage of epoxy based micro and nano-structured composites enriched with Bi2O3 and WO3 particles for radiation shielding
This study has been devoted to investigate the radiation shielding performance of epoxy-
based micro and nano Bi 2 O 3 and WO 3 reinforced composites. While the research has …
based micro and nano Bi 2 O 3 and WO 3 reinforced composites. While the research has …
Development, characterization, and properties of polymeric nanoarchitectures for radiation attenuation
Radiation induces deterioration to life, the environment and electronic gadgets. Also, the
escalating quests in use of radioactive entities has induced increased radioactive hazards …
escalating quests in use of radioactive entities has induced increased radioactive hazards …
Stem cell–nanomedicine system as a theranostic bio-gadolinium agent for targeted neutron capture cancer therapy
The potential clinical application of gadolinium-neutron capture therapy (Gd-NCT) for
glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) treatment has been compromised by the fast clearance and …
glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) treatment has been compromised by the fast clearance and …
Trends in reinforced composite design for ionizing radiation shielding applications: a review
This review explored recent developments in reinforced composite design and applications
for improved radiation shielding and high percentage attenuation. Radiation energy moves …
for improved radiation shielding and high percentage attenuation. Radiation energy moves …
Progress in ionizing radiation shielding materials
Y Wu, Z Wang - Advanced Engineering Materials, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The continuous development of ionizing radiation in medical imaging and treatment, nuclear
reactors, food irradiation, and other fields is accompanied by potential risks. It protects …
reactors, food irradiation, and other fields is accompanied by potential risks. It protects …
Radiation attenuation effectiveness of polymer-based radiation shielding materials for gamma radiation
Polymer materials are increasingly being utilised in radiation shielding applications due to
their unique characteristics such as flexibility, durability, and cost-effectiveness. These …
their unique characteristics such as flexibility, durability, and cost-effectiveness. These …
The use of nanomaterial polymeric materials as ionizing radiation shields
A Hamisu, O Khiter, S Al-Zhrani, WSB Haridh… - Radiation Physics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Living things on Earth are directly or indirectly exposed to radiation. This radiation can either
be naturally or artificially generated. Ionizing radiation is the one that possesses enough …
be naturally or artificially generated. Ionizing radiation is the one that possesses enough …