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 …

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 …

Effect of aggregate and fibre types on ultra-high-performance concrete designed for radiation shielding

AM Zeyad, IY Hakeem, M Amin, BA Tayeh… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This research examines the properties of ultra-high-performance (UHPC) and heavyweight
radiation shielding concrete (UHPHSC). Several types of heavy-weight fine aggregates …

Recent trends in advanced radiation shielding concrete for construction of facilities: materials and properties

MAH Abdullah, RSM Rashid, M Amran, F Hejazii… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nuclear energy offers a wide range of applications, which include power generation, X-ray
imaging, and non-destructive tests, in many economic sectors. However, such applications …

Radiation Shielding Concrete with alternate constituents: An approach to address multiple hazards

G Tyagi, A Singhal, S Routroy, D Bhunia… - Journal of hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Radiation Shielding Concrete (RSC) is a superior alternative to many conventional
and modern shields against gamma and neutron radiation hazards. The present work is the …

Fabrication, characterization and gamma rays shielding properties of nano and micro lead oxide-dispersed-high density polyethylene composites

ME Mahmoud, AM El-Khatib, MS Badawi… - Radiation Physics and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Polymer composites of high-density polyethylene (HD-PE) filled with powdered lead oxide
nanoparticles (PbO NPs) and bulk lead oxide (PbO Blk) were prepared with filler weight …

[HTML][HTML] The assessment of usage of epoxy based micro and nano-structured composites enriched with Bi2O3 and WO3 particles for radiation shielding

Y Karabul, O İçelli - Results in Physics, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Radiation-shielding concrete: A review of materials, performance, and the impact of radiation on concrete properties

AM Onaizi, M Amran, W Tang, N Betoush… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The efficiency of radiation shielding is crucial across industries having radioactive activities,
from medical facilities to nuclear power stations. Radiation-Shielding Concrete (RSC) …

Using artificial neural networks for predicting mechanical and radiation shielding properties of different nano-concretes exposed to elevated temperature

AA El-Sayed, IN Fathy, BA Tayeh, I Almeshal - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate and predict the effects of adding different Nano additives
(Nano alumina, Carbon Nanotubes, and hybrid mix of both materials) within normal strength …

Radiation shielding properties of concrete containing magnetite

K Gunoglu, İ Akkurt - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, linear attenuation coefficients of concretes containing different rates of basalt-
magnetite aggregates were measured for gamma energies of 511, 662, 835, 1173, 1275 …