Investigations on physical, structural, elastic, optical and radiation shielding properties of boro-phosphate glasses for radioactive waste management applications

C Sasirekha, MKK Poojha, K Marimuthu… - Progress in Nuclear …, 2024 - Elsevier
The effectiveness of nuclear shielding has been investigated on Eu 3 doped boro-
phosphate glass matrix by altering the extent of modifier addition (CdF and ZnF), for a …

Exploring the impact of PbO/CdO composition on the structural, optical, and gamma ray shielding properties of dense PbO–TeO2–CdO glasses

AH Almuqrin, MI Sayyed, S Hashim, A Kumar - Optical Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Through the melt-quenching process, thick, transparent, and light yellow PbO–TeO 2–CdO
glasses were fabricated, with sample densities ranging from 5.576 to 6.082 g/cm 3. X-ray …

Elucidating the multiple contributions of increasing MoO3 concentration on phosphate glasses for radiation safety applications

AH Alomari - Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
This research investigates the effects of molybdenum trioxide (MoO₃) on the gamma
radiation shielding efficiency of phosphate glasses. The study focuses on a sequence of …

Principles-based investigation of lithium-based halide perovskite X2LiAlH6 (X= K, Mn) for hydrogen storage, optoelectronic, and radiation shielding applications

M Irfan, EM Ahmed, SAM Issa, HMH Zakaly - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Scientists devote their time and energy to studying and developing hydrogen storage
devices to address the energy crisis and climate change. Because of this, investigations are …

Synergistic effects of erbium and barium oxides on optical and gamma-ray shielding characteristic of boro-tellurite glasses

MI Sayyed, KA Mahmoud, S Biradar - Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
A new boro-tellurite glass series doped with BaO and Er 2 O 3 was fabricated according to
the chemical formula of (21+ x) BaO+ 14Bi 2 O 3+(60-xy) B 2 O 3+ 5TeO 2+ y Er 2 O 3 for …

Evaluating mechanical, durability, and gamma shielding performance in boro-phosphate glasses with tungsten oxide replacements

H Es-soufi, L Ouachouo, MI Sayyed, L Bih - Optical Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This work explores the impact of incorporating tungsten oxide (WO3) into boro-phosphate
glasses, aiming to enhance their mechanical strength, durability, and gamma radiation …

A Promising Alternative: A Pathway to Superior Mechanical and Radiation Shielding Performance of ternary TeO2-ZnO-NiO Glass system

M Algethami, RB Malidarreh, VY Ivanov… - Radiation Physics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study is dedicated to deriving radiation shielding and mechanical features of the
tellurium dioxide-zinc oxide-nickel oxide (TeO 2-ZnO-NiO) preferred glass systems. The …

Optimizing the Composition of Barium-Borate Glasses for Enhancing Thermal Neutron Shielding Efficiency: Monte Carlo Simulation

P Boontueng, S Pencharee, C Mutuwong… - Radiation Physics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
A transparent window with thermal neutron shielding properties was an important part of the
stations of the nuclear reactors and the particle accelerators. The borate glass with a high …

Structural, elastic and gamma-ray attenuation properties of potassium borate glasses doped with BaO, Bi2O3, or Pb3O4: A comparative assessment

AE Mwakuna, R Manepalli, C Laxmikanth - Optical Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the effect of substituting boron oxide (B 2 O 3) with heavy metal
oxides (HEMOs) on the structural, mechanical, and gamma-ray shielding properties of …

An investigation on protection properties of Tantalum (V) oxide reinforced glass screens on unexposed breast tissue for mammography examinations

HY Alan, G ALMisned, A Yilmaz, LA Susam, E Ilik… - Radiography, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction The utilization of radiation shielding material positioned between the both
breasts are crucial for the reduction of glandular dose and the safeguarding of the …