Title
Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review
Document Type
Article
Abstract
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.
Publication Date
6-1-2021
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology
Subject Area
Physical Sciences, General Environmental Science
Indexed in Scopus
yes
Indexed in Web Of Science
yes
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-021-01189-9
Volume
19
Keywords
Gamma radiation, Ionizing radiation, Polymer composite materials, Polymer recycling and radiation shielding
ISSN
16103653
eISSN
16103661
Recommended Citation
More, Chaitali V.; Alsayed, Zainab; Badawi, Mohamed S.; Thabet, Abouzeid A.; and Pawar, Pravina P., "Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review" (2021). Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology. 62.
https://pks.pua.edu.eg/applied_health_publications/62