Novel flexible and lead-free gamma radiation shielding nanocomposites based on LDPE/SBR blend and BaWO4/B2O3 heterostructures

SM Kassem, MIAA Maksoud, MM Ghobashy… - Radiation Physics and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the present work, flexible lead-free radiation shielding nanocomposite films based on low-
density polyethylene (LDPE)/styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) doped with BaWO 4/B 2 O 3 …

UPR/Titanium dioxide nanocomposite: Preparation, characterization and application in photon/neutron shielding

CV More, SN Botewad, F Akman, O Agar… - Applied Radiation and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of present investigation is to fabricate TiO 2 reinforced novel composites as an
alternate nuclear radiation shields. Unsaturated polyester resin has been reinforced by the …

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 …

The role of dysprosium oxide (Dy2O3) on gamma and neutron radiation protection properties of lead borosilicate glasses by using Monte Carlo simulation MCNPX …

MW Aladailah, OL Tashlykov, A Acikgoz, G Demircan… - Pramana, 2023 - Springer
The role of dysprosium oxide (Dy2O3)-doped PbO–B2O3–SiO2 glasses on gamma and
neutron radiation shielding properties was investigated and evaluated in terms of potential …

Investigation of gamma ray, electron, and neutron interaction parameters of some topological insulating materials

GB Hiremath, MM Hosamani, A Vinayak… - Radiation Effects and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The gamma ray, neutron, and electron radiation interaction parameters were calculated for
some topological insulating (TI) materials such as Sb2Te3, Bi2Se3, Bi2Te2Se and Bi2Te3 at …

Shielding performance of metal oxide nanoparticles-doped polypropylene composites against gamma rays and neutrons exposure

N Naeema, OJ Kadhim, NJ Abdullah… - Radiation Physics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper compares the theoretically measured attenuation parameters of a new type of
nanocomposite shielding materials against γ-rays (energy range of 0.015 to 15 MeV) and …

Investigation of the effect of cement type on nuclear shield performance of heavy concrete

O Kilicoglu, CV More, U Kara, M Davraz - Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
This article studies the radiation shielding performance of three different concrete-added
samples. First, the mass attenuation coefficient values of three distinct concrete materials …

Evaluation of the structural and radiation transmission parameters of recycled borosilicate waste glass system: An effective material for nuclear shielding

MS Al-Buriahi, IO Olarinoye, E Yılmaz, F Çalıskan… - Annals of Nuclear …, 2025 - Elsevier
In the present study, the influence of B 2 O 3 on the mechanical, physical, and radiation-
response characteristics of waste borosilicate glass (BSG) is investigated. Four batches of …

Potentiality of high Z doped PVA polymer as a gamma, neutron and charged particles shielding material

GB Hiremath, NH Ayachit… - Radiation Effects and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The gamma, neutron and charged particle shielding behaviour of TaC, WC, HgO, PbO and
Bi2O3 doped PVA polymers were studied. The gamma and neutron shielding parameters …

A benchmarking analysis on different rubber materials: towards customisation of lightweight and effective radiation protection solutions for aerospace and electronic …

H Alkarrani, G ALMisned, HO Tekin - Journal of Rubber Research, 2024 - Springer
This study examines the efficacy of rubber, a non-toxic hydrocarbon polymer, as a shielding
material against gamma rays and neutrons. We analyse four types of rubbers: Neoprene …