Novel Materials and Composites for Enhanced Radiation Shielding Applications

Abstract

Requirements for new advanced radiation shielding materials are rising on the account of their importance in nuclear, industrial and medical applications. Conventional materials, including lead, can be effective, but have significant disadvantages in terms of toxicity, weight and process ability. In this study, the novel material and composition having better shielding effectiveness and overcoming the shortcomings of the conventional shield are investigated. The present materials composed of high-Z formal elements, a polymer composite and nano materials, have greater attenuation properties, reduced weight, and are more ecologically preferable. This work reports on the production of new nature-friendly nanocomposite materials based on polymers and high atomic number (Z) elements for radiation shielding purposes, which is found to provide us with a basic source of right radiation diagnoses.