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:: Volume 14, Issue 2 (4-2016) ::
Int J Radiat Res 2016, 14(2): 127-131 Back to browse issues page
Radiation attenuation properties of shields containing micro and Nano WO3 in diagnostic X-ray energy range
A. Aghaz , R. Faghihi , S.M.J. Mortazavi , A. Haghparast , S. Mehdizadeh , S. Sina
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , mmortazavi@sums.ac.ir
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Background: It has recently been shown that the particle size of materials used for radiation shielding can affect the magnitude of radiation attenuation. Over the past years, application of nano-structured materials in radiation shielding has attracted attention world-wide. The purpose of this study was to investigate the shielding properties of the lead-free shields containing micro and nano-sized WO3 against low energy x-rays. Materials and Methods: The radiation shields were constructed using nano and micro WO3 particles incorporated into an EPVC polymer matrix. The attenuation coefficients of the designed shields were evaluated for low energy x-rays (diagnostic radiology energy range). Results: The results indicate that nano-structured WO3/PVC shields have higher photon attenuation properties compared to those of the micro-sized samples. Conclusion: Our experiment clearly shows that the smaller size of nano-structured WO3 particles can guarantee a better radiation shielding property. However, it is too early to draw any conclusion on the possible mechanisms of enhanced attenuation of nano-sized WO3 particles.

Keywords: Radiation, attenuation, micro, Nano, WO3, in diagnostic radiology, X-ray
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Type of Study: Original Research | Subject: Radiation Biology
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Aghaz A, Faghihi R, Mortazavi S, Haghparast A, Mehdizadeh S, Sina S. Radiation attenuation properties of shields containing micro and Nano WO3 in diagnostic X-ray energy range. Int J Radiat Res 2016; 14 (2) :127-131
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