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Muslima U, Khandaker MU, Lam SE, Mat Nawi SN, Abdul Sani SF, Ung NM, Osman H, Hanfi MY, Sayyed MI, Alzimami K, Alqahtani A, Bradley DA. Exploring the thermoluminescence characteristics of smartphone screen safety glasses for retrospective dosimetry applications. Appl Radiat Isot 2024; 212:111457. [PMID: 39068692 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2024.111457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
Abstract
In clinical settings, standard dosimeters might miss radiation mishaps. Retrospective dosimeters could help to track personnel (such as patients and other staff who don't wear dosimeters) exceeding safe limits and assess long-term exposure trends. This study has investigated key thermoluminescence (TL) dosimetric characteristics, including the glow curve structure, dose-response, energy dependence, sensitivity and fading of various safety glasses that are used as screen protectors of smartphones subjected to photon irradiation. Among the studied glasses, the HD Anti-Peep safety glass for iPhone has been found to exhibit a linear dose-response with a regression coefficient of 99% within the dose range of 2-10 Gy. Moreover, all the safety glasses showed independence with respect to photon energy of 6 MV and 10 MV. The TL glow curves of the samples showed a broad glow peak between 125 °C and 325 °C at 10 Gy. The TL kinetic parameters of the safety glasses were also studied by analyzing the glow curves using the peak shape and initial rise method. The geometric factor (μg) is found to be within the range of 0.43-0.53, which indicates the suitability of applying Chen's general-order formula to calculate the kinetic parameters such as activation energy, frequency factor and trap lifetime. The activation energy (E) and frequency factor (s) are found in the range of 0.31-0.54 eV and 4.55 × 103 to 2.12 × 106 s-1 respectively obtained via the peak shape method. The relatively long trap lifetime and observed thermoluminescence features indicate that the HD Anti-Peep safety glass offers a better option to estimate dose retrospectively to ensure the safety of human health.
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Affiliation(s)
- Umme Muslima
- Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies Group, CCDCU, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies Group, CCDCU, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh.
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- Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies Group, CCDCU, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies Group, CCDCU, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Clinical Oncology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, 21944, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Nuclear Materials Authority, P.O. Box 530 El-Maadi, Cairo, Egypt; Ural Federal University, St. Mira, 19, 620002, Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Isra University, Amman, Jordan; Department of Physics and Technical Sciences, Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 10219, Riyadh, 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Deanship of Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia
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- Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies Group, CCDCU, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia; School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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Rahat MR, Mimi HA, Islam SA, Kamruzzaman M, Ferdous J, Begum M, Hasnat MA, Abdul-Rashid HA, Muslima U, Khandaker MU, Bradley DA, Al-Mamun M, Rahman AKMM. Synthesis, characterization and thermoluminescence properties of LiCaPO 4 phosphor for ionizing radiation dosimetry. Appl Radiat Isot 2023; 202:111047. [PMID: 37782983 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2023.111047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
Abstract
Many minerals and compounds show thermoluminescence (TL) properties but only a few of them can meet the requirements of an ideal dosimeter. Several phosphate materials have been studied for low-dose dosimetryin recent times. Among the various phosphates, ABPO4-type material shows interesting TL properties. In this study, an ABPO4-type (A = Lithium, B=Calcium) phosphor is synthesized using a modified solid-state diffusion method. Temperature is maintained below 800 °C in every step of phosphor preparation to obtain the pure phase of Lithium calcium phosphate (LiCaPO4). The purpose of this work is to synthesize LiCaPO4 using a simple method, examine its structural and luminescence properties in order to gain a deeper understanding of its TL characteristics. The general TL properties, such as TL glow curve, dose linearity, sensitivity, and fading, are investigated. Additionally, this study aims to determine various kinetic parameters through Glow Curve Deconvolution (GCD) method using the Origin Lab software together with the Chen model. XRD analysis confirmed the phase purity of the phosphor with a rhombohedral structure. Lattice parameters, unit cell volume, grain size, dislocated density, and microstrain were also calculated from XRD data. Raman analysis and Fourier Transform Infrared analysis were used to collect information about molecular bonds, vibrations, identity, and structure of the phosphor. To investigate TL properties and associated kinetic parameters, the phosphor was irradiated with 6.0 MV (photon energy) and 6.0 MeV (electron energy) from a linear accelerator for doses ranging from 0.5 Gy to 6.0 Gy. For both photon and electron energy, TL glow curves have two identical peaks near 200 °C and 240 °C.The TL glow curves for 0.5 Gy-6 Gy are deconvoluted, then fitted with the appropriate model and then calculated the kinetic parameters. Kinetic parameters such as geometric factor (μg), order of kinetics, activation energy (E), and frequency factor (s) are obtained from Chen's peak shape method. The dose against the TL intensity curve shows that the response is almost linear in the investigated dose range. For photon and electron energy, the phosphor is found to be the most sensitive at 2.0 Gy and 4.0 Gy, respectively. The phosphor shows a low fading and after 28 days of exposure, it shows a signal loss of better than 3%. The studied TL properties suggest the suitability of LiCaPO4 in radiation dosimetry and associated fields.
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- Md Raghib Rahat
- Department of Physics, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh
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- Health Physics Division, Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, 4 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Health Physics & Radioactive Waste Management Unit, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nuclear Medical Physics Institute, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Fiber Optics Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
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- Center for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Center for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Daffodil International University, Daffodil smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Center for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Materials Science Division, Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, 4 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
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- Health Physics Division, Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, 4 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
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McGuinness F, Cloonan A, Oubaha M, Duraibabu DB, Ali MM, Kilkelly G, Tobin E, Leen G. Fabrication and Qualitative Analysis of an Optical Fibre EFPI-Based Temperature Sensor. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21134445. [PMID: 34209618 PMCID: PMC8272159 DOI: 10.3390/s21134445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
The following presents a comparison of an extrinsic Fabry–Perot interferometer (EFPI)-based temperature sensor, constructed using a novel diaphragm manufacturing technique, with a reference all-glass EFPI temperature sensor. The novel diaphragm was manufactured using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The novel sensor fabrication involved fusing a single-mode fibre (SMF) to a length of fused quartz capillary, which has an inner diameter of 132 μm and a 220 μm outer diameter. The capillary was subsequently polished until the distal face of the capillary extended approximately 60 μm beyond that of the single mode fibre. Upon completion of polishing, the assembly is immersed in a solution of PVA. Controlled extraction resulted in creation of a thin diaphragm while simultaneously applying a protective coating to the fusion point of the SMF and capillary. The EFPI sensor is subsequently sealed in a second fluid-filled capillary, thereby creating a novel temperature sensor structure. Both temperature sensors were placed in a thermogravimetric analyser and heated from an indicated 30 °C to 100 °C to qualitatively compare sensitivities. Initial results indicated that the novel manufacturing technique both expedited production and produces a more sensitive sensor when compared to an all-glass construction.
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- Fintan McGuinness
- Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (M.M.A.); (E.T.); (G.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +353-61-21-3386
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- Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (A.C.); (G.K.)
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- Centre for Research in Engineering Surface Technology (CREST), Technological University Dublin, D08 CKP1 Dublin, Ireland;
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- Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS), University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland;
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- Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (M.M.A.); (E.T.); (G.L.)
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- Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (A.C.); (G.K.)
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- Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (M.M.A.); (E.T.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (M.M.A.); (E.T.); (G.L.)
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