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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of nano ferrosilicon and heavyweight fine aggregates on the properties and radiation shielding of ultra-high performance heavyweight concrete

AM Heniegal, M Amin, SH Nagib, H Youssef… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Minerals such as ilmenite and magnetite better absorb gamma rays compared with silica
aggregates because of their elevated densities. However, utilizing such minerals as key …

Effect of high gamma radiation dosage and elevated temperature on the mechanical performance of sustainable alkali-activated composite as a cleaner product

M Ramadan, MS Amin, SA Waly, A Mohsen - Cement and Concrete …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study aims to prepare novel and eco-sustainable alkali-activated cementitious products
that resist fire and harmful radiation. The blends were prepared from partial replacement of …

Cement based electromagnetic shielding and absorbing building materials

H Guan, S Liu, Y Duan, J Cheng - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2006 - Elsevier
With more and more severity of electromagnetic environment pollution, the study on building
materials that can prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) has caused great attention …

Mechanical properties, attenuation coefficient, and microstructure of ultra high-performance heavyweight concrete for radiation shielding applications

M Awadeen, M Amin, RH Bakr, AM Tahwia - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper explores the characteristics of ultra-high-performance heavyweight radiation
shielding concrete by using many types of radiation-resistant aggregates. The experimental …

Gamma radiation shielding, fire resistance and physicochemical characteristics of Portland cement pastes modified with synthesized Fe2O3 and ZnO nanoparticles

SA Abo-El-Enein, FI El-Hosiny, SMA El-Gamal… - … and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
This investigation aimed to utilize the synthesized hematite nanoparticles (α-Fe 2 O 3) as
well as ZnO nanoparticles (Wurtzite phase) for enhancing the mechanical properties …

Properties of lead-free gamma-ray shielding materials from metal oxide/EPDM rubber composites

W Poltabtim, E Wimolmala… - Radiation Physics and …, 2018 - Elsevier
This work investigated the gamma-ray shielding, cure characteristics, physical, and
mechanical properties of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber composites …

Investigation of the mechanical properties, morphology and the attenuation behavior of gamma rays for OPC pastes mingled with two different glass wastes

F Shwita, N El-Faramawy, W Ramadan… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The main goal of the current work is to fabricate cheap and eco-friendly materials to protect
civilians as well as living creatures from harmful gamma radiation via recycling two diverse …

Properties of cement-based Materials Containing Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) glass waste as fine aggregates—A Review

J Bawab, J Khatib, H El-Hassan, L Assi, MS Kırgız - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Among many alternatives to replace sand in cement-based materials, cathode-ray tube
(CRT) glass emerges as a suitable replacement for many reasons. This paper provides a …