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Evaluation of a new foetal shielding device for pregnant brain tumour patients

Radiation Oncology, 2021
Background The present study aimed to propose a new foetal shielding device for pregnant cancer patients to reduce the foetal dose associated with treatment techniques using multiple gantry angles, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) or ...
Seonghee Kang, Kyeong-Hyeon Kim, Sang-Won Kang, Dong-Seok Shin, Seungwan Lee, Jin-Beom Chung   +5 more
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Investigation on elastic properties and radiation shielding of lead-recycled cathode ray tube glass system [PDF]

Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), 2020
The elastic and radiation shielding properties of lead-recycled cathode ray tube (CRT) glass were investigated in order to study the possible reduction in the use of toxic lead oxide glass by partial replacement using CRT glass waste.
Raewat Laopaiboon, Katayut Wichai, Sukhon Khottham, Jintana Laopaiboon, Oruethai Jaiboon   +4 more
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Recent developments in sustainable EM wave shielding composites- review

Materials Research Express, 2023
Due to technological advancements, there is tremendous demand for electronic gadgets essential for daily life. These gadgets emit electromagnetic radiation (EMR), harming the health of people in regular contact with these gadgets and creating ...
Prashant M Prabhu, B Shivamurthy, Sathish Kumar M   +2 more
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Green synthesis of Lead–Nickel–Copper nanocomposite for radiation shielding

Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2023
For the first time Pb, Ni, and Cu nanocomposites were synthesized by versatile solution combustion synthesis using Aloevera extract as a reducing agent, to study the potential applications in X-ray/gamma, neutron, and Bremsstrahlung shielding.
B.M. Chandrika, Holaly Chandrashekara Shastry Manjunatha, R. Munirathnam, K.N. Sridhar, L. Seenappa, S. Manjunatha, A.J. Clement Lourduraj   +6 more
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Impact of the Ceiling-Mounted Radiation Shielding Position on the Physician’s Dose from Scatter Radiation during Interventional Procedures

Radiology Research and Practice, 2018
The effect of the ceiling-mounted radiation shielding on the amount of the scatter radiation was assessed under conditions simulating obese patients for clinically relevant exposure parameters.
Lucie Sukupova, Ondrej Hlavacek, Daniel Vedlich   +2 more
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A New Shielding Curtain for Protection of Intraoperative Radiation During Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery [PDF]

Neurospine, 2020
Objective Gradually increasing number of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), there is an increasing risk of radiation exposure to medical personnel during the surgery.
Se Hoon Park, Myeong Jin Ko, Yong Sook Park, Jaehan Yun, Hongsik Byun, Seung Won Park   +5 more
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Radiation shielding in dentistry: an update [PDF]

Australian Dental Journal, 2016
AbstractThe purpose of this article was to review the literature and provide guidelines on the use of radiation protection for patients in the dental setting. There are limited published data on the effects of low radiation doses such as those used in dental radiology.
G D, Crane, P V, Abbott
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Enhancing Gamma-Neutron Shielding Effectiveness of Polyvinylidene Fluoride for Potent Applications in Nuclear Industries: A Study on the Impact of Tungsten Carbide, Trioxide, and Disulfide Using EpiXS, Phy-X/PSD, and MCNP5 Code [PDF]

Journal of Radiation Protection and Research, 2023
Background Radiation protection is crucial in various fields due to the harmful effects of radiation. Shielding is used to reduce radiation exposure, but gamma radiation poses challenges due to its high energy and penetration capabilities.
Ayman Abu Ghazal, Rawand Alakash, Zainab Aljumaili, Ahmed El-Sayed, Hamza Abdel-Rahman   +4 more
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Influence of combining Al2O3, La2O3, Gd2O3, and Dy2O3 with barium borosilicate glass-ceramics: a case study of gamma radiation interaction parameters

Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2022
The goal of this investigation is to test the barium boro-silicate glass-ceramics with different additives against gamma radiation using the FLUKA Monte Carlo code. On four different glass-ceramics samples, the effect of an equal quantity of Al2O3, La2O3,
A.M.A. Mostafa, B.O. Elbashir, Shams A.M. Issa, M.A.M. Uosif, Antoaneta Ene, Merfat Algethami, Omemh Bawazeer, E.F. El Agammy, Hesham M.H. Zakaly   +8 more
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Advancements and environmental considerations in portland cement-based radiation shielding concrete: Materials, properties, and applications in nuclear power plants– review

Cleaner Engineering and Technology
Radiation Shielding Concrete plays a critical role in safeguarding against ionizing radiation, in nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and other radiation-sensitive environments.
Balamurali Kanagaraj, N. Anand, Samuvel Raj, Eva Lubloy   +3 more
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