A significant study for radiation shielding applications: synthesis of waste CRT-derived glass systems containing CoO

Kurtuluş, Recep; Kavas, Taner; Akkurt, I.; Günoğlu, Kadir

doi:10.1007/s00339-021-04878-y

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“…For such an application, certain non-toxic, high-density glass materials with superior mechanical qualities may be recommended. In recent years, there has been an exponential growth in the usage of high-density glasses for radiation fields and scientific research in this field [ 20 , 21 ]. This is due to the remarkable mechanical and physical characteristics of glass materials, as well as their low manufacturing cost, non-toxicity, and structural adjustability [ 22 , 23 ].…”

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Exploring the Radioprotective Indium (III) Oxide Screens for Mammography Scans Using a Three-Layer Heterogeneous Breast Phantom and MCNPX: A Comparative Study Using Clinical Findings

et al. 2023

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Background: During mammography, a lead-acrylic protective screen is recommended to reduce radiation exposure to the unexposed breast. Objectives: This research study aimed to construct an Indium-(III)-oxide-rich tellurite-glass screen (TZI8) and compare its performance to that of lead acrylic. Materials and Methods: A three-layer heterogeneous-breast phantom was developed, using the MCNPX (version 2.7.0) Monte Carlo code. An MCNPX-simulation geometry was designed and implemented, using the lead-acrylic and TZI8 shielding screens between the right and left breast. Next, the reliability of the phantom and the variations in absorption between the lead-acrylic and TZI8 glass were investigated. Results: The findings show that the TZI8-protective-glass screen offers significantly greater radioprotection than the lead-acrylic material. The quantity of total dose absorbed in the unexposed breast was much lower for TZI8 than for lead-based acrylic. The TZI8-glass screen gives about 60% more radioprotection than the lead-acrylic screen. Conclusion: Considering the toxic lead in the structure that may be hazardous to the human tissues, the TZI8-glass screen may be used in mammography examination to provide greater radioprotection than the lead-acrylic screen, in order to greatly reduce the dose to the unexposed breast.

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