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Research Progress with Membrane Shielding Materials for Electromagnetic/Radiation Contamination

Membranes, 2023
As technology develops at a rapid pace, electromagnetic and radiation pollution have become significant issues. These forms of pollution can cause many important environmental issues.
Hengtong Zhang, Shudong Lin
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Experimental and FLUKA simulation study of CdO /Al2O3 cement waste marble composites for nuclear radiation shielding [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Nuclear Radiation shielding materials are essential in various industries, especially nuclear power, medical imaging, and space exploration. This research delves into the exploration of radiation shielding efficacy by infusing cement and waste marble ...
Ahmed M. El-Khatib, Mahmoud I. Abbas, Malak H. Eid, M. Fayez-Hassan, Mona M. Gouda   +4 more
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Development of a Lightweight Tungsten Shielding Fiber That Can Be Used for Improving the Performance of Medical Radiation Shields

Applied Sciences, 2021
Radiation exposure in medical institutions is mainly due to low doses. Low-dose radiation mainly means scattered radiation, and such scattered radiation can be shielded with a lightweight shielding suit.
Seon-Chil Kim
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A review on polymer nanocomposites as lead-free materials for diagnostic X-ray shielding: Recent advances, challenges and future perspectives

Hybrid Advances, 2023
Polymer nanocomposites are promising alternates to toxic lead-based shielding material and have huge potential for practical applications, such as, in diagnostic X-ray shielding.
Sangeetha Jayakumar, T. Saravanan, John Philip   +2 more
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Radiation shielding properties of weathered soils: Influence of the chemical composition and granulometric fractions

Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2022
Soils are porous materials with high shielding capability to attenuate gamma and X-rays. The disposal of radionuclides throughout the soil profile can expose the living organisms to ionizing radiation.
Luiz F. Pires
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Double-layered fiber for lightweight flexible clothing providing shielding from low-dose natural radiation

Scientific Reports, 2021
Natural and medical radiation are the most frequent sources of daily low-dose radiation exposure for the general public, but these radiation levels are generally acceptable. Among various occupations, aviation crew members and medical workers are exposed
Seon-Chil Kim, Jun Sik Son
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Fabrication of a Gd₂O₃-Based Film to Shield from Space Radiation inside Aircraft and Its Effectiveness

Aerospace, 2023
Aircraft are exposed to cosmic radiation depending on their flight altitude and latitude. Therefore, flight attendants are exposed to radiation for long periods.
Seon-Chil Kim, Sung-Hwan Kim
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Experimental and Simulation Study on Shielding Performance of Developed Hydrogenous Composites

Space: Science & Technology, 2022
Space radiation has been well-known as the main health hazard to crews involved in manned space explorations. Two kinds of hydrogenous-rich composites are developed through compressing molding under high-temperature processing techniques for shielding ...
Minghui Cai, Tao Yang, Hongwei Li, Haixia Yang, Jianwei Han   +4 more
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Process Technology for Development and Performance Improvement of Medical Radiation Shield Made of Eco-Friendly Oyster Shell Powder

Applied Sciences, 2022
As radiation-based techniques become increasingly important tools for medical diagnostics, medical professionals face increasing risk from the long-term effects of scattered radiation exposure.
Seon-Chil Kim
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Construction of a Medical Radiation-Shielding Environment by Analyzing the Weaving Characteristics and Shielding Performance of Shielding Fibers Using X-ray-Impermeable Materials

Applied Sciences, 2021
As the scope of radiation use in medical and industrial fields has expanded, interest in radiation shielding is increasing. Most existing radiation shields use Pb-based products, primarily in the form of a laminated sheet, which requires attention as ...
Seon-Chil Kim
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