Particulate polymer composites of Isophthalate based unsaturated polyester resin filled with
different concentrations of lead monoxide were prepared and investigated for physical …

Abstract Ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer (EPDM) was filled with metal oxides like PbO
and Fe 2 O 3 and analysed for peroxide vulcanisation kinetics, radiation shielding ability …

The influence of metal powders on the rheological, thermal properties, and IR spectra of poly
(lactic acid)/metal (PLA/metal) composites has been studied in this paper. It was found that …

Speciation of respirable particles is becoming increasingly important from an
epidemiological and analytical point of view to determine the potential effects of air pollution …

The dependence of the attenuation of both gamma rays and neutrons on lead concentration
in leaded‐natural rubber composites incorporated with paraffin wax and boron carbide as …

As for standard positron emission tomography (PET) scanners, MR-compatible PET
scanners will require gamma shielding to suppress the influence of activity outside the PET …

External thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) consisting of insulation core and
decorative surface materials are quite common in new construction and refurbishment …

Thermal, electrical, as well as mechanical behavior of blends of polyamide 6/polystyrene
(PA6/PS)(50/50 wt/wt%) loaded with different concentrations of lead dioxide (PbO2) were …

Heavy metal reinforced composites with polymer matrix are new competitors of the
conventional lead electromagnetic radiation shields. These composites are reinforced with …

Lead is commonly used in medical radiology departments as a shielding material against X-
rays. Lead-based protective materials are also routinely used by clinical personnel and …