Synthesis and characterizations of magnetite nanocomposite films for radiation shielding
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.23660
Abstract: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films containing magnetite Fe3O4 nanoparticles have been prepared by co-precipitation method for use in gamma ray shielding and protection. Characterizations of the magnetite/PVA nanocomposite films were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission… read more here.
Keywords: magnetite nanocomposite; nanocomposite films; spectroscopy; characterizations magnetite ... See more keywords
Investigating the effect of basalt fiber additive on the performance of clay barriers for radioactive waste disposals
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DOI: 10.1007/s10064-020-02044-x
Abstract: Radioactive materials are widely used in mining, manufacturing, medicine, and agricultural processes. The waste products from these materials are hazardous and should be appropriately dumped. As a result, a proper radiation shielding barrier is required… read more here.
Keywords: basalt fiber; waste; performance; clay ... See more keywords
Effect of doping some lanthanide oxides on optical and radiation shielding properties of cadmium borate glasses
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DOI: 10.1007/s11082-019-1870-4
Abstract: Ce2O3, La2O3 and Nd2O3 and Sm2O3 doped in the cadmium borate host glass were prepared. Some optical and physical properties such as density, molar volume, optical band gap energy, the width of the band tails… read more here.
Keywords: shielding properties; radiation shielding; effect doping; cadmium borate ... See more keywords
Development of Advanced, X-ray Radiation Shielding Panels by Utilizing Red Mud-Based Polymeric Organo-Shielding Gel-Type Material
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DOI: 10.1007/s12649-016-9701-3
Abstract: We report a facile method for the development of advanced, X-ray radiation shielding panels by utilizing an industrial waste, namely red mud. The inherent capability of red mud has been explored by its ceramic processing… read more here.
Keywords: shielding panels; red mud; ray; radiation shielding ... See more keywords
Radiation shielding properties of some ceramic wasted samples
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DOI: 10.1007/s13762-019-02240-7
Abstract: The radiation has great importance in human life; it enters into various fields of agricultural, industrial, medical and food sterilization, for example, in the medical field, X-ray is used to diagnose many cases of a… read more here.
Keywords: properties ceramic; wasted samples; shielding properties; ceramic wasted ... See more keywords
Influence of modifier oxide on the structural and radiation shielding features of Sm3+-doped calcium telluro-fluoroborate glass systems
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DOI: 10.1007/s41779-020-00531-8
Abstract: A sequence of Sm 3+ -incorporated calcium telluro-fluoroborate glasses by changing the modifier oxide was prepared via the melt-quenching method. The physical, structural, and gamma radiation shielding properties are investigated. XRD spectra confirmed the glassy… read more here.
Keywords: modifier oxide; calcium telluro; telluro fluoroborate; radiation shielding ... See more keywords
Numerical investigation of radiation shielding properties of polyethylene-based nanocomposite materials in different space environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.02.027
Abstract: Abstract Human space missions beyond near Earth orbit require mitigating risk factors associated with radiation exposure. Current materials show many limitations in this regard and their applications in crew exploration vehicles, spacesuits and human habitats… read more here.
Keywords: space; radiation; polyethylene based; properties polyethylene ... See more keywords
Mechanical and radiation shielding properties of mortars with additive fine aggregate mine waste
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2016.11.022
Abstract: Abstract Incorporation of barite-fluorspar mine waste (BFMW) as a fine aggregate additive has been investigated for its effect on the mechanical and shielding properties of cement mortar. Several mortar mixtures were prepared with different proportions… read more here.
Keywords: mine waste; fine aggregate; radiation shielding; aggregate ... See more keywords
The radiation shielding potential of CI and CM chondrites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2016.12.028
Abstract: Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCRs) and Solar Energetic Particles (SEPs) pose a serious limit on the duration of deep space human missions. A shield composed of a bulk mass of material in which the incident particles… read more here.
Keywords: space; potential chondrites; correction; shielding potential ... See more keywords
The effect of CuO additive on the mechanical and radiation shielding features of Li2B4O7–Pb2O3 glass system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bsecv.2020.11.005
Abstract: Abstract The effect of substitution Pb2O3 by CuO content was studied for 75% Li2B4O7 + (25 − x)Pb2O3 + xCuO glass system where x = 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 wt%. The mechanical and radiation shielding properties were evaluated for the investigated… read more here.
Keywords: cuo; li2b4o7 pb2o3; glass; glass system ... See more keywords
Physical, optical properties and radiation shielding studies of xLa2O3-(100-x)B2O3 glass system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.10.293
Abstract: Abstract Herein we prepared five glass samples from the composition xLa2O3-(100-x)B2O3 (where x = 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 mol%) and reported the physical, optical and gamma radiation shielding characteristics. The density of glass samples was increased… read more here.
Keywords: 100 b2o3; physical optical; glass; xla2o3 100 ... See more keywords