Optical and radiation shielding properties of PVC/BiVO4 nanocomposite

SM Kassem, MIA Abdel Maksoud, AM El Sayed… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
This study investigates the physical and optical properties as well as the radiation shielding
capacity of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) loaded with x% of bismuth vanadate (BiVO4)(x= 0, 1, 3 …

Study of radiation attenuation properties of HDPE/ZnO at energies between 47.5 and 266 keV

R Alshareef, MW Marashdeh, M Almurayshid… - Progress in Nuclear …, 2023 - Elsevier
Seven different composites of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) were fabricated as
potential flexible, lightweight and non-toxic radiation shields based on zinc oxide (ZnO) …

Optimization of pure elemental and oxide-based shielding materials for cost

B Peete, S Trainor, R Hayes - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
A common aspect to shielding material research is the combination of high atomic number
inclusions with binders although the costs of the inclusions will vary with chemical form and …

Comprehensive study of the radiation shielding feature of polyester polymers impregnated with iron filings

WM Al-Saleh, MRH Dahi, MI Sayyed, HM Almutairi… - e-Polymers, 2023 - degruyter.com
Radiation and nuclear technologies have side effects in addition to their important
applications, so appropriate shields must be used to protect users and the public from high …

Experimental study of gamma-ray attenuation capability of B2O3-ZnO-Na2O-Fe2O3 glass system

M Elsafi, MI Sayyed, TA Hanafy, CV More… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
In the present work, a glass system with developed composition consisting of B2O3, ZnO,
Na2O and Fe2O3 samples has been investigated. Glass samples were prepared using the …

Measurement on the neutron and gamma radiation shielding performance of boron-doped titanium alloy Ti50Cu30Zr15B5 via arc melting technique

C Kursun, M Gao, S Guclu, Y Gaylan, KA Parrey… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
The significance of radiation shielding is on the rise due to the expanding areas exposed to
radiation emissions. Consequently, there is a critical need to develop metal alloys and …

Exploring Gamma Radiation Shielding: the Role of BaO in Borosilicate Glasses

MI Sayyed, AH Almuqrin, CV More, U Rilwan… - Silicon, 2024 - Springer
The gamma ray shielding characteristics of different borosilicate glasses are examined in
this work. Four glasses with a composition of 60B2O3–5Na2O–5PbO–(30-x) SiO2–xBaO,(x …

Gamma radiation shielding properties of unsaturated polyester/Bi2O3 composites: An experimental, theoretical and simulation approach

PG Ghule, GT Bholane, RP Joshi, SS Dahiwale… - Radiation Physics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Conventional gamma radiation shielding materials, such as lead and lead-based
composites are heavy and hazardous to human health and the environment. This particular …

Experimental evaluation of gamma radiation attenuation properties of Ni0. 2MgxZn0. 8-xFe2O4

KB Gaikwad, KP Gattu, CV More, MI Sayyed, KR Niras… - Optical Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The gamma-radiation shielding capabilities of a Ni 0.2 Mg x Zn 0.8-x Fe 2 O 4 nanocrystal,
synthesized using the sol-gel auto-ignition process, were described in the present …

Study on the mechanical characteristics, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance of unsaturated polyester resin composite

C Qin, Q Jin, J Zhao, Y Wang, C Jiang - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, the researchers aimed to broaden the applications of unsaturated polyester
resin (UPR) composites in the building field by incorporating surface-modified titanium …