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 …

Metal-polymer composites for radiation protection: a review

A Bijanu, R Arya, V Agrawal, AS Tomar… - Journal of polymer …, 2021 - Springer
Ionizing radiations are hazardous in the long run if exposed to a limit higher than the
permissible limit (20 mSv/year). It can cause serious health issues like cancer, cardiac …

Role of novel ternary nanocomposites polypropylene in nuclear radiation attenuation properties: In-depth simulation study

HMH Zakaly, A Ashry, A El-Taher, AGE Abbady… - Radiation Physics and …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this work, a new ternary nanocomposite was prepared from polypropylene (PP) as a base
and doped with different percentages of nano-cadmium oxide CdO-NPs, and nano …

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 …

Elaboration of X-ray shielding of highly barite-loaded polyester concrete: structure, mechanical properties, and MCNP simulation

E Mansoori, J Morshedian, MRR Darounkola - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Various research has been done in manufacturing and designing different types of radiation
shielding. In this study, lead-free polymer composite panels with new special formulations …

Novel polyimide-hexagonal boron nitride nanocomposites for synergistic improvement in tribological and radiation shielding properties

PR De Oliveira, AK Sukumaran, L Benedetti, D John… - Tribology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Polyimide (PI), a high-performance polymer with a high strength-to-weight ratio,
thermal stability up to 330° C, and chemical resistance, is a candidate material for …

Nano and microcomposites as gamma and X-ray ionizing radiation shielding materials—A review

J Sobczak, G Żyła - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The ionizing radiation has been well known for over 100 years now, and it was proved that it
is harmful to living organisms. On the other hand, physical properties of this radiation itself …

The technology of shielding design for nuclear reactor: a review

YQ Chen, BH Yan - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The requirements of shielding protection originate from a series of industrial applications,
including reactor, storage of spent fuel, radiology, nuclear medicine, etc. In this work, the …

[HTML][HTML] Surface modified-gadolinium/boron/polyethylene composite with high shielding performance for neutron and gamma-ray

Z Huo, S Zhao, G Zhong, H Zhang, L Hu - Nuclear Materials and Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
A series of surface modified-gadolinium/boron/polyethylene composites composed of
surface modified fillers (M− microGd 2 O 3 and M− nanoGd 2 O 3) are prepared for shielding …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancement and optimization of gamma radiation shielding by doped nano HgO into nanoscale bentonite

EA Allam, RM El-Sharkawy, A El-Taher… - Nuclear Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, nano-scaled shielding materials were assembled and fabricated by doping
different weight percentages of Nano-mercuric oxide (N-HgO) into Nano-Bentonite (N-Bent) …