Gamma-ray attenuation parameters for polymer composites reinforced with BaTiO3 and CaWO4 compounds

Akman, F.; Kaçal, M.R.; Almousa, Nouf; Sayyed, M.I.; Polat, Hasan

doi:10.1016/j.pnucene.2020.103257

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“…Among the prepared polymer composites, barium titanate (20%) and calcium tungsten oxide (20%) have better gamma-ray attenuation characteristics than the other tested polymer composites. Calcium tungsten oxide, CaWO 4 (20%), has slightly better gamma-ray attenuation properties than barium titanate, BaTiO 3 (20%) (Akman et al 2020 ). Gamma-ray attenuation characteristics of poly (methyl methacrylate) composites with 0–44 wt% of bismuth trioxide (Bi 2 O 3 ) filler were investigated.…”

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Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review

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The rising use of radioactive elements is increasing radioactive pollution and calling for advanced materials to protect individuals. For instance, polymers are promising due to their mechanical, electrical, thermal, and multifunctional properties. Moreover, composites made of polymers and high atomic number fillers should allow to obtain material with low-weight, good flexibility, and good processability. Here we review the synthesis of polymer materials for radiation protection, with focus on the role of the nanofillers. We discuss the effectivness of polymeric materials for the absorption of fast neutrons. We also present the recycling of polymers into composites.

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Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review

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“…Various experiments have been conducted before to determine the efficacy of various filler types and filler amounts in composite materials against ionizing radiation. The performance of polymer composites reinforced with BaTiO 3 and CaWO 4 fillers was studied by Akman et al [ 15 ]. Their findings indicated that increasing the quantity of BaTiO 3 and CaWO 4 reinforcement improves the gamma-ray shielding effectiveness of polymer composites synergistically.…”

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Novel Cu/Zn Reinforced Polymer Composites: Experimental Characterization for Radiation Protection Efficiency (RPE) and Shielding Properties for Alpha, Proton, Neutron, and Gamma Radiations

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In this study, brass (Cu/Zn) reinforced polymer composites with different proportions of brass powders were fabricated. Different types of nuclear shielding parameters such as mass and linear attenuation coefficients, radiation protection efficiency, half and tenth value layers, and effective atomic number values were determined experimentally and theoretically in the energy range of 0.060–1.408 MeV in terms of gamma-ray shielding capabilities of fabricated polymer composites. A high Purity Germanium detector (HPGe) in conjunction with a Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) and twenty-two characteristic gamma-ray energies have been used in the experimental phase. In addition, the exposure and energy absorption buildup factors of reinforced Cu/Zn composites were calculated, and relative dose distribution values were computed to verify them. Proton mass stopping power (YP), proton projected range (FP), alpha mass stopping power (YA), and alpha projected range (FA) parameters, which indicate the interactions of the produced composites with charged particle radiation, were investigated. Fast neutron removal cross-section (ΣR) results were determined to give an idea in terms of neutron shielding. According to the obtained results, it is reported that the CuZn20 coded sample’s ability to attenuate gamma-ray and charged particle radiation is more efficient than that of other prepared composites. A CuZn05 coded sample was found to be more suitable for neutron shielding capability.

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“…The energy of the incident radiation and the substance exposed mostly determine how much damaging ionizing radiation is present. Gamma radiation is the most penetrating of the ionizing radiation types [4]. It is critical to take preventive steps to protect workers and the public against high-energy radiation exposure [1].…”

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Radiation Attenuation Properties of BaMnO3 Doping Nickel Semiconductor Perovskite Using Phys-X/PSD Software

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2023

Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications

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This research is focused on the effect of the nickel doping ratio on γ-ray attenuation radiological parameters for five compounds of chemical compositions BaMn1-xNixO3 (x=0.1,0.3,0.5,0, and 0.9), named Ni1, Ni3, Ni5, Ni7, and Ni9, in energy range between 0.015 and 15 MeV utilizing Phy-X/PSD software. Radiation parameters (MAC, LAC, HVL, TVL, MFP, ACS, ECS, Zeff, Neff, Ceff, Zeq, EBF, and EABF) are evaluated. Most of parameters depend profoundly on the photon energy. For instance, MAC is reduced from 137 to 0.133 cm 2 /g and LAC is increased from 775.7 to 0.75 cm -1 with increasing Eph (0.015 -15 MeV). Additionally, HVL and TVL increase from 0.0009 to 0.9 and from 0.003 to 3 cm respectively in between that energy range. Also, MFP increases from 0.001 to 1.3 cm but Neff, Ceff, Zeff , ACS, and ECS, decrease from 4×10 24 -2×10 24 , 1.6×10 10 -0.7×10 10 , 32 -15 electron/g, 100×10 -24 -1×10 -24 , and 3.3×10 -23 -0.007×10 -23 cm 2 /g at the energy 0.015-15 MeV. Furthermore, Zeq value is 19.3. Additionally, the exposure and energy absorption buildup factors (EBF and EABF) are determined to be 1-1.2, 2.7-29, 1.3-1.7, and 3.15-22 at various penetration depths (1-40 mfp). These values are independence of Eph at low mfp but at 40 mfp they are changed from 3to29. Maximum buildup parameters site in middle energy range, 0.2-1MeV. In another side, Most of such parameters are dependent on the Ni dopants. FNRCS values are 0.85 cm -1 . The present samples exhibit greater radiological properties than that published previously. These investigations are critical for the development of utilized semiconductor as detectors, attenuators, and protection radiation in various radiation safety applications fields.

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Gamma-ray attenuation parameters for polymer composites reinforced with BaTiO3 and CaWO4 compounds

Cited by 71 publications

References 24 publications

Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review

Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review

Novel Cu/Zn Reinforced Polymer Composites: Experimental Characterization for Radiation Protection Efficiency (RPE) and Shielding Properties for Alpha, Proton, Neutron, and Gamma Radiations

Radiation Attenuation Properties of BaMnO3 Doping Nickel Semiconductor Perovskite Using Phys-X/PSD Software

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