[HTML][HTML] Radiation shielding polymer composites: Ray-interaction mechanism, structural design, manufacture and biomedical applications

Q Chang, S Guo, X Zhang - Materials & Design, 2023 - Elsevier
Nuclear technology has expanded from the original weapon of war to all aspects of social
development, finding wide applications in various industries such as medical diagnostics …

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 …

Meta‐Aerogel Ion Motor for Nanofluid Osmotic Energy Harvesting

F Zhang, J Yu, Y Si, B Ding - Advanced Materials, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Osmotic power, also known as “blue energy”, is a vast, sustainable, and clean energy
source that can be directly converted into electricity by nanofluidic membranes. However …

Ultrahigh-efficiency X-ray energy dissipation enabled by the integration of core–shell photon nanotraps and hierarchical natural leather

H Li, J Zhou, L Yan, R Zhong, Y Wang, X Liao, B Shi - Nano Today, 2024 - Elsevier
The widespread application of high-energy X-ray radiation has prompted improvements in
the performance of radiation-protection materials. Currently, achieving enhanced X-ray …

Barbican-inspired bimetallic core–shell nanoparticles for fabricating natural leather-based radiation protective materials with enhanced X-ray shielding capability

H Li, J Zhou, L Yan, R Zhong, Y Wang, X Liao… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the wide application of X-rays, the development of flexible and efficient radiation
protective materials to reduce the hazards of radiation is in great demand. Inspired by the …

Optimization of ultralight SiO2/TiO2 nanofibrous aerogel for high-temperature application

Y Ding, L Yang, M Yang, L Yin, Q Wu, Y Wang… - Ceramics …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanofibrous aerogel composites have emerged as most promising materials for their high-
temperature insulation in complex environments due to their ultra lightweight, high elasticity …

Janus Dual Self‐Strengthening Structure of Bi2O3/Gd2O3 Nanofibrous Membranes for Superior X‐Ray Shielding

L Xu, X Zhang, L Huang, J Yu, Y Si, B Ding - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Bi2O3/rare earth oxide biphasic absorbers are attractive for high‐efficiency X‐ray shielding
due to the complementary X‐ray absorption effects. However, its application is severely …

Bi2O3/Gd2O3 Meta-Aerogel with Leaf-Inspired Nanotrap Array Enables Efficient X-Ray Absorption

L Xu, J Zhao, L Huang, J Yu, Y Si, B Ding - ACS nano, 2023 - ACS Publications
The increasing utilization of X-rays has generated a growing need for efficient shielding
materials. However, the existing Pb-based materials suffer from a narrow X-ray absorbing …

Biomimetic MOFs/GO membranes with enhanced charge density for osmotic power generation

B Yao, L Wu, Z Fang, Y Hu, Z Ye, X Peng - Materials Today Sustainability, 2024 - Elsevier
Osmotic power generation is a renewable energy technology that harnesses energy from
the natural mixing of freshwater and saltwater, offering a promising solution for sustainable …

Amphiphobic, thermostable, and stretchable PTFE nanofibrous membranes with breathable and chemical-resistant performances for protective applications

S Liu, L Xu, J Yu, Y Si, B Ding - ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 2023 - ACS Publications
Waterproof and breathable membranes (WBM) have diverse applications in outdoor
apparel, wearable electronics, and medical hygiene because they can withstand liquid …