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AlMisned G, Sen Baykal D, Ilik E, Abuzaid M, Issa SA, Kilic G, Zakaly HM, Ene A, Tekin H. Tungsten (VI) oxide reinforced antimony glasses for radiation safety applications: A throughout investigation for determination of radiation shielding properties and transmission factors. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17838. [PMID: 37456003 PMCID: PMC10345364 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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We report the functional assessment of tungsten (VI) oxide on gamma-ray attenuation properties of 60Sb2O3-(40-x)NaPO3-xWO3 antimony glasses. The elemental mass-fractions and glass-densities of each glass sample are specified separately for the MCNPX Monte Carlo code. In addition to fundamental gamma absorption properties, Transmission Factors throughout a broad radioisotope energy range were measured. According to findings, holmium (Ho) incorporation into the glass structure resulted in a net increase of 0.3406 g/cm3, whereas cerium (Ce) addition resulted in a net increase of 0.2047 g/cm3. The 40% WO3 reinforced S7 sample was found to have the greatest LAC value, even though seven glass samples exhibited identical behavior. The S2 sample had the lowest HVL values among the glass groups evaluated in this work, computed in the energy range of 0.015-15 MeV. The lowest EBF and EABF values were reported for 40% WO3 reinforced S7 sample with the highest LAC and density values. According to the findings of this research, WO3 will likely make a significant contribution to the gamma ray absorption properties of antimony glasses, which are employed for optical and structural modification. Therefore, it can be concluded that WO3 may be treated monotonically and can be employed successfully in circumstances where gamma-ray absorption characteristics, optical properties, and structural qualities need to be enhanced.
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- Ghada AlMisned
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Istanbul Nisantasi University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Mechatronics Engineering, 34398, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, TR-26040, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, 71451, Saudi Arabia
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, TR-26040, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
- Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, 620002, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Environment, INPOLDE Research Center, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 47 Domneasca Street, 800008, Galati, Romania
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- 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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Eskalen H, Kavun Y, Kavgacı M. Preparation and study of radiation shielding features of ZnO nanoparticle reinforced borate glasses. Appl Radiat Isot 2023; 198:110858. [PMID: 37224694 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2023.110858] [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: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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With the development of technology, the application areas of radiation have expanded and have an important place in our daily life. For this reason, we need more advanced and effective shielding materials to protect lives from the harmful effects of radiation. In this study, a simple combustion method was utilized to synthesize zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, and obtained nanoparticles' structural and morphological features were examined. The synthesized ZnO particles are used to produce different percentages (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10%) of ZnO-doped glass samples. The structural and radiation shielding parameters of obtained glasses are examined. For this purpose, the Linear attenuation coefficient (LAC) has been measured via 65Zn and 60Co gamma sources and NaI(Tl) (ORTEC® 905-4) detector system has been used. Using the obtained LAC values, Mass Attenuation Coefficient (MAC), Half-Value Layer (HVL), Tenth-Value Layers (TVL), and Mean-Free Path (MFP) for glass samples have been calculated. According to these radiation shielding parameters, it was concluded that these ZnO doped glass samples provide effective results in radiation shielding and can be used as a shielding material effectively.
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- Hasan Eskalen
- Vocational School of Health Services, Dept. of Opticianry, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey; Department of Material Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.
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- Vocational School of Health Services, Dept. of Medical, Imaging Techniques, Kahramanmaras Sütçü Imam Univ, Kahramanmaras, Turkey; Department of Material Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Department of Opticianry, Elbistan Vocational School of Health Services, Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University, Kahramanmaraş, 46300, Turkey; Department of Material Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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Tekin H, Rainey C, ALMisned G, Issa SA, Akkus B, Zakaly HM. Heavy metal oxide added glassy portable containers for nuclear waste management applications: In comparison with reinforced concrete containers. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Towards a better understanding of detection properties of different types of plastic scintillator crystals using physical detector and MCNPX code. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2022.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Calculation of NaI(Tl) detector efficiency using 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K radioisotopes: Three-phase Monte Carlo simulation study. OPEN CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Thallium-activated sodium iodide (NaI(Tl)) detectors can be used in gamma cameras, environmental radiation assessments, including radiation emission levels from nuclear reactors, and radiation analysis equipment. This three-phase investigation aimed to model a standard NaI(Tl) detector using the Monte Carlo N-Particle eXtended (MCNPX) general-purpose Monte Carlo simulation techniques. Accordingly, a standard NaI(Tl) detector was designed along with the required properties. Next a validation study of the modelled NaI(Tl) detector has been performed based on the experimental results for absolute detector efficiency values obtained from 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K radioisotopes. Our findings indicate that the obtained absolute detector efficiency values are quite close to used experimental values. Finally, we used the modelled detector for determination of mass attenuation coefficients of Ordinary concrete, Lead, Hematite-serpentine concrete, and Steel-scrap concrete at 186.1, 295.22, 351.93, 609.31, 1120.29, 1764.49, 238.63, 911.2, 2614, and 1460.83 keV gamma-ray energies. Additionally, according to our findings, mass attenuation coefficients obtained from the newly designed detector are compatible with the standard NIST (XCOM) data. To conclude, continuous optimisation procedures are strongly suggested for sophisticated Monte Carlo simulations in order to maintain a high degree of simulation reliability. As a result, it can be concluded that the validation of the simulation model is necessary using measured data. Finally, it can also be concluded that the validated detector models are effective instruments for obtaining basic gamma-ray shielding parameters such as mass attenuation coefficients.
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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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Tekin HO, ALMisned G, Zakaly HMH, Zamil A, Khoucheich D, Bilal G, Al-Sammarraie L, Issa SAM, Al-Buriahi MS, Ene A. Gamma, neutron, and heavy charged ion shielding properties of Er 3+-doped and Sm 3+-doped zinc borate glasses. OPEN CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the nuclear radiation shielding properties of erbium (Er)-reinforced and samarium (Sm)-reinforced borate glasses. In the 0.015–15 MeV photon energy range, attenuation coefficients, as well as half-value layer tenth-value layers, and the mean-free path have been calculated. Additionally, effective, and equivalent atomic numbers, effective atomic weight, electron density, and exposure and energy absorption build-up factors were also calculated. To evaluate the overall nuclear radiation attenuation competencies of Er-rich and Sm-rich glasses, effective removal cross-section values for fast neutrons and projected range/mass stopping power values for alpha and proton particles were also determined. The glass sample BZBEr2.0 had the highest linear and mass attenuation coefficients (µ and µ
m), effective conductivity (C
eff), the effective number of electrons (N
eff), and effective atomic number (Z
eff) values as well as the lowest half-value layer (T
1/2), tenth value layers (T
1/10), mean free path (λ), exposure build-up factor, and energy absorption build-up factor values. µ
m values were reported as 2.337, 2.556, 2.770, 2.976, 2.108, 2.266, 2.421, 2.569, and 2.714 for BZBEr0.5, BZBEr1.0, BZBEr1.5, BZBEr2.0, BZBSm0.0, BZBSm0.5, BZBSm1.0, BZBSm1.5, and BZBSm2.0 glass samples at 0.06 MeV, respectively. The results showed that Er has a greater effect than Sm regarding the gamma-ray shielding properties of borate glasses. The results of this investigation could be used in further investigations and added to older investigations with the same aim, to aid the scientific community in determining the most appropriate rare-earth additive, to provide adequate shielding properties based on the requirement.
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- Huseyin Ozan Tekin
- Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah , 27272 , Sharjah , United Arab Emirates
- Computer Engineering Department, Istinye University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences , Istanbul 34396 , Turkey
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University , Ekaterinburg 620002 , Russia
- P hysics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University , Assiut , 71452 , Egypt
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- Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah , 27272 , Sharjah , United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah , 27272 , Sharjah , United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah , 27272 , Sharjah , United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah , 27272 , Sharjah , United Arab Emirates
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- P hysics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University , Assiut , 71452 , Egypt
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk , Tabuk , Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Environment, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, INPOLDE Research Center, Faculty of Sciences and Environment , 47 Domneasca Street , 800008 Galati , Romania
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Tekin H, ALMisned G, Issa SA, Zakaly HM. A rapid and direct method for half value layer calculations for nuclear safety studies using MCNPX Monte Carlo code. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2022.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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