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Kozlovskiy AL, Shlimas DI, Zdorovets MV, Elsts E, Konuhova M, Popov AI. Investigation of the Effect of PbO Doping on Telluride Glass Ceramics as a Potential Material for Gamma Radiation Shielding. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2366. [PMID: 36984246 PMCID: PMC10056072 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The purpose of this paper is to study the effect of PbO doping of multicomponent composite glass-like ceramics based on TeO2, WO3, Bi2O3, MoO3, and SiO2, which are one of the promising materials for gamma radiation shielding. According to X-ray diffraction data, it was found that the PbO dopant concentration increase from 0.10 to 0.20-0.25 mol results in the initialization of the phase transformation and structural ordering processes, which are expressed in the formation of SiO2 and PbWO4 phases, and the crystallinity degree growth. An analysis of the optical properties showed that a change in the ratio of the contributions of the amorphous and ordered fractions leads to the optical density increase and the band gap alteration, as well as a variation in the optical characteristics. During the study of the strength and mechanical properties of the synthesized ceramics, depending on the dopant concentration, it was found that when inclusions in the form of PbWO4 are formed in the structure, the strength characteristics increase by 70-80% compared to the initial data, which indicates the doping efficiency and a rise in the mechanical strength of ceramics to external influences. During evaluation of the shielding protective characteristics of the synthesized ceramics, it was revealed that the formation of PbWO4 in the structure results in a rise in the high-energy gamma ray absorption efficiency.
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- Artem L. Kozlovskiy
- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev Str. 5, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Geology and Oil and Gas Business, Satbayev University, Satbayev St. 22, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev Str. 5, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan
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- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev Str. 5, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, 8 Kengaraga Str., LV-1063 Riga, Latvia
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- Engineering Research Institute, “Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre”, Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, 101 Inzenieru Str., LV-3601 Ventspils, Latvia
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- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev Str. 5, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, 8 Kengaraga Str., LV-1063 Riga, Latvia
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El-Khayatt AM, Saudi H. Recycling of waste porcelain into newly developed bismo-borate glass admixture with Gd3+ ions for nuclear radiation protection uses: An experimental and theoretical study. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Physical, structural, elastic and optical investigations on Dy3+ ions doped boro-tellurite glasses for radiation attenuation application. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2023.110798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Saleh A, El-Feky M, Hafiz M, Kawady N. Experimental and theoretical investigation on physical, structure and protection features of TeO2–B2O3 glass doped with PbO in terms of gamma, neutron, proton and alpha particles. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Influence of nitrogen ion on radiation shielding properties of Lead Doped Cadmium Ferrite Nanoparticles. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Khattari Z, Alsaif NA, Rammah Y, Abou Hussein E, Shams M, Elsad R. Fabrication, physical, mechanical, and radiation protection properties of bismo-borate glasses containing La3+ + Eu3+ as additive ions. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Gamma-ray absorbing characteristic of obsidian rocks as a potential material for radiation protection. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Nazrin S, Sharma A, Muhammad S, Alghamdi NA, Wageh S. Mechanical and radiation shielding properties of CuO doped TeO2–B2O3 glass system. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Kozlovskiy A, Shlimas DI, Zdorovets MV, Popova E, Elsts E, Popov AI. Investigation of the Efficiency of Shielding Gamma and Electron Radiation Using Glasses Based on TeO 2-WO 3-Bi 2O 3-MoO 3-SiO to Protect Electronic Circuits from the Negative Effects of Ionizing Radiation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:6071. [PMID: 36079451 PMCID: PMC9457671 DOI: 10.3390/ma15176071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This article considers the effect of MoO3 and SiO additives in telluride glasses on the shielding characteristics and protection of electronic microcircuits operating under conditions of increased radiation background or cosmic radiation. MoO3 and SiO dopants were chosen because their properties, including their insulating characteristics, make it possible to avoid breakdown processes caused by radiation damage. The relevance of the study consists in the proposed method of using protective glasses to protect the most important components of electronic circuits from the negative effects of ionizing radiation, which can cause failures or lead to destabilization of the electronics. Evaluation of the shielding efficiency of gamma and electron radiation was carried out using a standard method for determining the change in the threshold voltage (∆U) value of microcircuits placed behind the shield and subjected to irradiation with various doses. It was established that an increase in the content of MoO3 and SiO in the glass structure led to an increase of up to 90% in the gamma radiation shielding efficiency, while maintaining the stability of microcircuit performance under prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation. The results obtained allow us to conclude that the use of protective glasses based on TeO2-WO3-Bi2O3-MoO3-SiO is highly promising for creating local protection for the main components of microcircuits and semiconductor devices operating under conditions of increased background radiation or cosmic radiation.
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- Artem Kozlovskiy
- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev Str. 5, Nur-Sultan 010008, Kazakhstan
- Laboratory of Solid State Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics, Ibrag and ov Str. 1, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev Str. 5, Nur-Sultan 010008, Kazakhstan
- Laboratory of Solid State Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics, Ibrag and ov Str. 1, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev Str. 5, Nur-Sultan 010008, Kazakhstan
- Laboratory of Solid State Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics, Ibrag and ov Str. 1, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Centro de Investigación en Astronomía, Universidad Bernardo O’Higgins, Santiago 8370854, Chile
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, LV-1063 Riga, Latvia
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- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev Str. 5, Nur-Sultan 010008, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, LV-1063 Riga, Latvia
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The Interrelation of Synthesis Conditions and Wettability Properties of the Porous Anodic Alumina Membranes. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12142382. [PMID: 35889606 PMCID: PMC9320104 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The results of studies on the wettability properties and preparation of porous anodic alumina (PAA) membranes with a 3.3 ± 0.2 μm thickness and a variety of pore sizes are presented in this article. The wettability feature results, as well as the fabrication processing characteristics and morphology, are presented. The microstructure effect of these surfaces on wettability properties is analyzed in comparison to outer PAA surfaces. The interfacial contact angle was measured for amorphous PAA membranes as-fabricated and after a modification technique (pore widening), with pore sizes ranging from 20 to 130 nm. Different surface morphologies of such alumina can be obtained by adjusting synthesis conditions, which allows the surface properties to change from hydrophilic (contact angle is approximately 13°) to hydrophobic (contact angle is 100°). This research could propose a new method for designing functional surfaces with tunable wettability. The potential applications of ordinary alumina as multifunctional films are demonstrated.
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Sakher E, Smili B, Bououdina M, Bellucci S. Structural Study of Nano-Clay and Its Effectiveness in Radiation Protection against X-rays. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12142332. [PMID: 35889557 PMCID: PMC9322616 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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With the increasing applications of nuclear technology, radiation protection has become very important especially for the environment and the personnel close to radiation sources. Natural clays can be used potentially for shielding the X-ray radiations. In this study, the correlation between structural parameters and radiation shielding performance of natural clay extracted from Algerian Sahara (Adrar, Reggan, and Timimoune) was investigated. Phase composition and structural parameters (lattice parameters, average crystallite size, and microstrain) were determined by the Rietveld refinements of X-ray diffraction patterns in the frame of HighScore Plus software. The obtained results showed that the studied clays are nanocrystalline (nano-clay) since the calculated crystallite size was ≈3 nm for the feldspar phase. FTIR spectra confirmed the presence of all phases already detected by XRD analysis besides Biotite (around the band at 3558 cm−1). The remaining bands corresponded to absorbed and adsorbed water (3432 cm−1 and 1629 cm−1, respectively) and atmospheric CO2 (2356 cm−1). The shielding properties (mass absorption coefficient—µ/ρ and radiative attenuation rate—RA) for (green-yellow, green, and red) clays of Adrar, (red, white, and white-red) clays of Reggan, and red clay of Timimoune at same energy level were examined. The results of clay samples were compared with each other. The obtained results indicated that the green clay of Adrar exhibited the superior radiation shielding, i.e., 99.8% and 243.4 cm2/g for radiative attenuation rate and mass absorption coefficient, respectively.
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- Elfahem Sakher
- Laboratory of Saharan Natural Resources, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Adrar, National Highway No. 06, Adrar 01000, Algeria
- Laboratory of Energy Environment and Information System (LEEIS), Department of Material Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Adrar, National Highway No. 06. Adrar 01000, Algeria;
- Correspondence: (E.S.); (S.B.); Tel.: +213-698-14-59-92 (E.S.)
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- Laboratory of Energy Environment and Information System (LEEIS), Department of Material Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Adrar, National Highway No. 06. Adrar 01000, Algeria;
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- Department of Mathematics and Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 11586, Saudi Arabia;
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- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Via E. Fermi 54, 00044 Frascati, Italy
- Correspondence: (E.S.); (S.B.); Tel.: +213-698-14-59-92 (E.S.)
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Bi-Function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+-Assisted Double-Layered Photoanodes for Improving Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12060744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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A bi-function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+-assisted double-layered photoanode was designed to improve the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results show that the introduction of Mn2+ ions leads to smaller-sized TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ nanospheres, which is changed from nanosheet-shaped TiO2 and TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+. Based on Scherrer’s formula from the X-ray diffraction (XRD) peak (101), the crystallite sizes decrease due to the introduction of Mn2+ ions. By utilizing screen-printing techniques, DSSCs fabricated by bi-function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+-assisted double-layered photoanodes exhibit the short-circuit current density (Jsc) of 15.68 mA/cm2, open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.67 V, fill factor (FF) of 0.71 and the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 7.41%. The PCE of our designed DSSC is higher than that of DSSCs with a TiO2/TiO2 photoanode (6.84%), which is attributed to the bi-function effects of TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ including the conversion of NIR into visible light and improved light scattering. An increased charge transfer resistance of the photoanode/electrolyte interface indicates the suppressed charge recombination of electrons with the electrolyte redox couple (I−/I3−) in DSSCs with a TiO2/TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ double-layered photoanode, which also contributes to the enhanced performance of DSSCs. The double-layered photoanode fabricated by bi-function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ nanospheres will provide a promising avenue for moving DSSCs forward to meet practical applications.
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Tishkevich DI, Zubar TI, Zhaludkevich AL, Razanau IU, Vershinina TN, Bondaruk AA, Zheleznova EK, Dong M, Hanfi MY, Sayyed MI, Silibin MV, Trukhanov SV, Trukhanov AV. Isostatic Hot Pressed W–Cu Composites with Nanosized Grain Boundaries: Microstructure, Structure and Radiation Shielding Efficiency against Gamma Rays. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12101642. [PMID: 35630865 PMCID: PMC9142991 DOI: 10.3390/nano12101642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The W–Cu composites with nanosized grain boundaries and high effective density were fabricated using a new fast isostatic hot pressing method. A significantly faster method was proposed for the formation of W–Cu composites in comparison to the traditional ones. The influence of both the high temperature and pressure conditions on the microstructure, structure, chemical composition, and density values were observed. It has been shown that W–Cu samples have a polycrystalline well-packed microstructure. The copper performs the function of a matrix that surrounds the tungsten grains. The W–Cu composites have mixed bcc-W (sp. gr. Im 3¯ m) and fcc-Cu (sp. gr. Fm 3¯ m) phases. The W crystallite sizes vary from 107 to 175 nm depending on the sintering conditions. The optimal sintering regimes of the W–Cu composites with the highest density value of 16.37 g/cm3 were determined. Tungsten–copper composites with thicknesses of 0.06–0.27 cm have been fabricated for the radiation protection efficiency investigation against gamma rays. It has been shown that W–Cu samples have a high shielding efficiency from gamma radiation in the 0.276–1.25 MeV range of energies, which makes them excellent candidates as materials for radiation protection.
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- Daria I. Tishkevich
- Laboratory of Magnetic Films Physics, SSPA “Scientific and Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus”, P. Brovki Str. 19, 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (T.I.Z.); (A.L.Z.); (I.U.R.); (A.A.B.); (E.K.Z.); (A.V.T.)
- Laboratory of Single Crystal Growth, South Ural State University, Lenin Ave. 76, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia
- Correspondence: (D.I.T.); (S.V.T.); Tel.: +375-29-562-81-87 (D.I.T.); +375-29-536-86-19 (S.V.T.)
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- Laboratory of Magnetic Films Physics, SSPA “Scientific and Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus”, P. Brovki Str. 19, 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (T.I.Z.); (A.L.Z.); (I.U.R.); (A.A.B.); (E.K.Z.); (A.V.T.)
- Laboratory of Single Crystal Growth, South Ural State University, Lenin Ave. 76, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- Laboratory of Magnetic Films Physics, SSPA “Scientific and Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus”, P. Brovki Str. 19, 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (T.I.Z.); (A.L.Z.); (I.U.R.); (A.A.B.); (E.K.Z.); (A.V.T.)
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- Laboratory of Magnetic Films Physics, SSPA “Scientific and Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus”, P. Brovki Str. 19, 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (T.I.Z.); (A.L.Z.); (I.U.R.); (A.A.B.); (E.K.Z.); (A.V.T.)
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- Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Joliot-Curie Str. 6, 141980 Dubna, Russia;
- Faculty of Natural and Engineering Sciences, Dubna State University, Universitetskaya Str. 19, 141980 Dubna, Russia
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- Laboratory of Magnetic Films Physics, SSPA “Scientific and Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus”, P. Brovki Str. 19, 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (T.I.Z.); (A.L.Z.); (I.U.R.); (A.A.B.); (E.K.Z.); (A.V.T.)
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- Laboratory of Magnetic Films Physics, SSPA “Scientific and Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus”, P. Brovki Str. 19, 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (T.I.Z.); (A.L.Z.); (I.U.R.); (A.A.B.); (E.K.Z.); (A.V.T.)
- Department of Micro- and Nanoelectronics, Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, P. Brovki Str. 6, 220013 Minsk, Belarus
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- Department of Resource and Environment, Northeastern University, Wenhua Road 3-11, Shenyang 110819, China;
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University, Mira Str. 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia;
- Nuclear Materials Authority, El Maadi, Cairo P.O. Box 530, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Isra University, Al Hezam Road, Amman 1162, Jordan;
- Department of Nuclear Medicine Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Scientific and Technological Park of Biomedicine, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Str. 2/4, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Laboratory of Magnetic Films Physics, SSPA “Scientific and Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus”, P. Brovki Str. 19, 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (T.I.Z.); (A.L.Z.); (I.U.R.); (A.A.B.); (E.K.Z.); (A.V.T.)
- Correspondence: (D.I.T.); (S.V.T.); Tel.: +375-29-562-81-87 (D.I.T.); +375-29-536-86-19 (S.V.T.)
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- Laboratory of Magnetic Films Physics, SSPA “Scientific and Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus”, P. Brovki Str. 19, 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (T.I.Z.); (A.L.Z.); (I.U.R.); (A.A.B.); (E.K.Z.); (A.V.T.)
- Laboratory of Single Crystal Growth, South Ural State University, Lenin Ave. 76, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia
- Department of Electronic Materials Technology, National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Lenin Ave. 4/1, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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X-rays/gamma rays radiation shielding properties of Barium–Nickel–Iron oxide nanocomposite synthesized via low temperature solution combustion method. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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M.H. Zakaly H, Abulyazied D, Saudi H, Alotaibi B, Issa SA. Surface hardness, thermal, optical, and photon attenuation coefficients assessment for dysprosium-doped tellurite glasses. J RARE EARTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jre.2022.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Usta M, Karahan İH. Effect of current density on structural and radiation shielding characteristics of NiCoB/hBN composites. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Tekin HO, ALMisned G, Rammah YS, Susoy G, Ali FT, Sen Baykal D, Zakaly HMH, Issa SAM, Ene A. Mechanical properties, elastic moduli, transmission factors, and gamma-ray-shielding performances of Bi 2O 3–P 2O 5–B 2O 3–V 2O 5 quaternary glass system. OPEN CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Mechanical properties, elastic moduli, transmission factors (TFs), and gamma-ray shielding performance of quaternary glass systems with chemical composition (0.25−x)Bi2O3–xB2O3−0.75(50%P2O5−50%V2O5), where x = 0.05 (S1), 0.10 (S2), 0.15 (S3), and 0.20 (S4) mol%, were comprehensively studied. The MCNPX code, Phy-X/PSD software, and the Makishima–Mackenzie model were utilized to achieve the mentioned purposes. The values of the packing density (V
t) decreased from 0.634432 to 0.600611, while those of the dissociation energy (G
t) increased from 51.6125 kJ/cm3 for the S1 glass sample (with Bi2O3 = 5 mol%) to 56.7525 kJ/cm3 for the S4 glass sample (with Bi2O3 = 20 mol%). This means that the mechanical properties were enhanced by increasing the Bi2O3 content in glasses. Linear (µ) and mass attenuation (µ
m) coefficients for the S4 glass sample were the greatest compared to those for glass materials investigated, i.e., (µ, µ
m)S1 < (µ, µ
m)S2 < (µ, µ
m)S3 < (µ, µ
m)S4. Half- and tenth-value layers (HVL and TVL, respectively) follow the trend: (HVL, TVL)S1 > (HVL, TVL)S2 > (HVL, TVL)S3 > (HVL, TVL)S4. The effective atomic number (Z
eff) of investigated glasses has the same trend as of linear and mass attenuation coefficients. Our findings indicate that increasing the amount of Bi2O3 reinforcement decreased the exposure buildup factor and energy absorption buildup factor values for all mean free path values (0.5–40 mfp). All glasses recorded the minimum TF values at a thickness of 3 cm. The findings would benefit the scientific community in determining the most appropriate additive bismuth(iii) oxide/diboron trioxide type and related glass composition to provide the shielding properties previously mentioned in terms of needs and utilization requirements, as well as the most suitable glass composition.
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- Huseyin Ozan Tekin
- Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah , 27272 , Sharjah , United Arab Emirates
- Istinye University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Computer Engineering Department , Istanbul 34396 , Turkey
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University , P.O. Box 84428 , Riyadh 11671 , Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University , Shebin El-Koom 32511 , Menoufia , Egypt
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University , Istanbul 34134 , Turkey
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah , Sharjah 27272 , United Arab Emirates
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- Istanbul Kent University, Vocational School of Health Sciences, Medical Imaging Techniques , Istanbul , 34433 , Turkey
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University , 620002 Ekaterinburg , Russia
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University , Assiut 71524 , Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk , Tabuk 47512 , Saudi Arabia
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University , Assiut 71524 , Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Environment, INPOLDE Research Center, Faculty of Sciences and Environment, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 47 Domneasca Street , 800008 Galati , Romania
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Şakar E, Özpolat Ö, Alım B, Alsaif NA, Rammah Y. Evaluation of γ-rays and neutron shielding parameters of high dense bismo-boro-tellurite glasses: Comparative study. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Investigation of the photon shielding capability of kaolin clay added with micro and nanoparticles of Bi2O3. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Examinations the optical, mechanical, and shielding properties of Ag 2O doped B 2O 3-Bi 2O 3-SrF 2-Na 2O glasses for gamma ray shield applications. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3548. [PMID: 35241738 PMCID: PMC8894353 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07450-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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A series of five glass samples have a chemical composition of (55-x) B2O3 + 5 Bi2O3 + 20SrF2 + 20Na2O + xAg2O with varied doping ratios x = 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 mol% were fabricated using the melt quenching technique to study the effect of B2O3 replacement by Ag2O on the physical, mechanical, optical and gamma-ray shielding capacity of the fabricated glasses. The Cary 5000 UV–Vis–NIR measured the optical absorption in the wavelength range between 200 and 3000 nm. Based on the measured optical absorption, energy (direct/indirect) bandgap and Urbach energy were calculated. Moreover, the measured samples density, molar volume, packing density, dissociation energy, and mechanical properties for the fabricated glasses were calculated using the concepts of the Makishima-Mackenzie model. In this regard, the microhardness was decreased from 4.070 to 3.931 GPa with raising the Ag2O concentration. The effect of B2O3 replacement on the shielding capacity was also evaluated using the Monte Carlo simulation. The simulation results showed that the replacement of B2O3 causes a significant increase in the shielding parameters like linear attenuation coefficient and radiation shielding capacity. The best radiation shielding properties were achieved for a glass sample with 4 mol% Ag2O compound. Its linear attenuation coefficient varied between 8.091 and 0.134 cm−1, raising the gamma photon energy between 0.059 and 2.506 MeV.
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Sadeq M, Bashter I, Salem S, Mansour S, Saudi H, Sayyed M, Mostafa A. Enhancing the gamma-ray attenuation parameters of mixed bismuth/barium borosilicate glasses: Using an experimental method, Geant4 code and XCOM software. PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pnucene.2022.104124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Studies of the mechanical and neutron shielding features of concrete by incorporation of green additive materials: Experimental and numerical study. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2021.109846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Impact of neodymium oxide on optical properties and X-ray shielding competence of Nd2O3–TeO2–ZnO glasses. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Elsad R, Mahmoud K, Rammah Y, Abouhaswa A. Fabrication, structural, optical, and dielectric properties of PVC-PbO nanocomposites, as well as their gamma-ray shielding capability. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2021.109753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Iveković D, Žugec P, Karlušić M. Energy Retention in Thin Graphite Targets after Energetic Ion Impact. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:6289. [PMID: 34771815 PMCID: PMC8585110 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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High energy ion irradiation is an important tool for nanoscale modification of materials. In the case of thin targets and 2D materials, which these energetic ions can pierce through, nanoscale modifications such as production of nanopores can open up pathways for new applications. However, materials modifications can be hindered because of subsequent energy release via electron emission. In this work, we follow energy dissipation after the impact of an energetic ion in thin graphite target using Geant4 code. Presented results show that significant amount of energy can be released from the target. Especially for thin targets and highest ion energies, almost 40% of deposited energy has been released. Therefore, retention of deposited energy can be significantly altered and this can profoundly affect ion track formation in thin targets. This finding could also have broader implications for radiation hardness of other nanomaterials such as nanowires and nanoparticles.
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- Damjan Iveković
- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Bijenička cesta 32, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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Growth and Characterization of Ce-Doped Luag Single Crystal Fibers from Transparent Ceramics by Laser-Heated Pedestal Method. CRYSTALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst11091149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Scintillation single crystal fibers (SCFs) have great potential applications in the new generation of high-energy ray and particle detectors due to their morphological advantages. In this work; Ce:LuAG SCFs with a diameter of 1 mm were grown along the direction of [111] by laser-heated pedestal growth (LHPG) method using a transparent ceramic as the source rod; and a doping concentration was 0.1 at%, 0.3 at%, 1 at%, respectively. The effects of growth rate and annealing in air on the scintillation and optical properties of SCF are discussed in detail. The results of analyzing the absorption spectra; radioluminescence (RL) spectra; pulse-height spectra and fluorescence lifetime of SCFs show that the SCF maintains excellent scintillation performance while having a fiber structure. Therefore; Ce:LuAG SCF is a potential candidate material for detector.
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X-ray / gamma ray radiation shielding properties of α-Bi2O3 synthesized by low temperature solution combustion method. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2021.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Almuqrin AH, Hanfi M, Mahmoud KG, Sayyed MI, Al-Ghamdi H, Aloraini DA. The Role of La 2O 3 in Enhancement the Radiation Shielding Efficiency of the Tellurite Glasses: Monte-Carlo Simulation and Theoretical Study. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14143913. [PMID: 34300824 PMCID: PMC8304360 DOI: 10.3390/ma14143913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The radiation shielding competence was examined for a binary glass system xLa2O3 + (1 - x) TeO2 where x = 5, 7, 10, 15, and 20 mol% using MCNP-5 code. The linear attenuation coefficients (LACs) of the glasses were evaluated, and it was found that LT20 glass has the greatest LAC, while LT5 had the least LAC. The transmission factor (TF) of the glasses was evaluated against thicknesses at various selected energies and was observed to greatly decrease with increasing thickness; for example, at 1.332 MeV, the TF of the LT5 glass decreased from 0.76 to 0.25 as the thickness increased from 1 to 5 cm. The equivalent atomic number (Zeq) of the glasses gradually increased with increasing photon energy above 0.1 MeV, with the maximum values observed at around 1 MeV. The buildup factors were determined to evaluate the accumulation of photon flux, and it was found that the maximum values for both can be seen at around 0.8 MeV. This research concluded that LT20 has the greatest potential in radiation shielding applications out of the investigated glasses due to the glass having the most desirable parameters.
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- Aljawhara H. Almuqrin
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh P.O. Box 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.H.A.); (H.A.-G.); (D.A.A.)
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University, St. Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia;
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- Department of Nuclear Power Plants and Renewable Energy Sources, Ural Power Engineering Institute, Ural Federal University, St. Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia;
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam P.O. Box 31441, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh P.O. Box 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.H.A.); (H.A.-G.); (D.A.A.)
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh P.O. Box 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.H.A.); (H.A.-G.); (D.A.A.)
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