Epoxy resin matrix composites filled with dispersed micro and nano gadolinium oxide (Gd 2
O 3) particles of different contents were fabricated in this study. The γ radiation shielding and …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in commerce, however, the effect of their
physicochemical properties on toxicity remains debatable because of the confounding …

This article reports a new property enabled by nanoparticles, where bismuth nanoparticles
added in a polymer matrix can block X-ray radiation several times more efficient than …

Currently, the use of flexible, light-weight, and environmentally friendly, nontoxic, lead-free
polymer composites with micro-and nano-metal fillers has attracted the attention of …

Polymer composites have attracted considerable attention as potential light-weight and cost-
effective materials for radiation shielding and protection. In view of this, the present work …

An experimental technique to determine the outcome of the interaction of gamma-rays with
the given nanoparticles is contributed. The interactions involve gamma-rays of energies …

Materials with shielding capabilities against gamma radiation are important for nowadays
applications in order to alleviate radiation damage. This study investigates the shielding …

Lead is commonly used in medical radiology departments as a shielding material against X-
rays. Lead-based protective materials are also routinely used by clinical personnel and …

Disclosed is a composite material, comprising a polymer, a plurality of metal nanoparticles,
and a surface-modifying agent (eg, nanocellulose). Also disclosed is a method for shielding …