Mass attenuation coefficient
View article: Snail Shell-Reinforced Waste-Based Polymer Composites for Radiation Shielding and Anti-Reflective Applications
Snail Shell-Reinforced Waste-Based Polymer Composites for Radiation Shielding and Anti-Reflective Applications Open
The increasing demand for sustainable and multifunctional materials in radiation shielding and optical applications has driven research toward utilizing natural and waste-derived reinforcements in polymer matrices. However, achieving effec…
View article: Gamma-ray shielding in BaO-modified borate glasses: experiments and MCNP validation
Gamma-ray shielding in BaO-modified borate glasses: experiments and MCNP validation Open
This study fabricated a set of glasses in the Barium Borate glass system composed of (77 − x)B 2 O 3 –7MgO–15ZnO–xBaO–1CeO 2 (x = 9, 13, 17, and 21 mol%) via standard melt-quenching to investigate their gamma-ray shielding properties. High…
View article: Synergistic Evaluation of Ionizing Radiation Shielding in Novel Lead-Free Alloys Using Geant4 MC toolkit
Synergistic Evaluation of Ionizing Radiation Shielding in Novel Lead-Free Alloys Using Geant4 MC toolkit Open
In this study, three lead-free alloys, CrSbSe3, HfSnS3, and ZrSnS3 were selected to investigate their photon shielding properties using Geant4 MC toolkit. The simulated mass attenuation coefficient (MAC) are then benchmarked with theoretic…
View article: Valorizations of recycled polymers/bottom ash composite for gamma attenuation and radiation shielding application
Valorizations of recycled polymers/bottom ash composite for gamma attenuation and radiation shielding application Open
This study investigated the potential of recycled polymer (RP) /bottom ash (BA) composites for gamma radiation shielding applications and focused on the optimization of shielding performance by repurposing industrial by-products like BA fr…
View article: Simulation radiation shielding properties of tungsten carbide alloys
Simulation radiation shielding properties of tungsten carbide alloys Open
This work evaluated the gamma rays shielding properties of tungsten carbide alloys. The mass attenuation coefficients (µm) of gamma rays for these alloys have been obtained at gamma rays energy ranges of 356–1,332 keV using WinXCom softwar…
View article: Gamma-Ray and Thermal Neutron Shielding of Fe-Based Bilayer Composites with a Boron-Enriched Matrix and Tungsten Surface Coatings: Lead Benchmarks Included
Gamma-Ray and Thermal Neutron Shielding of Fe-Based Bilayer Composites with a Boron-Enriched Matrix and Tungsten Surface Coatings: Lead Benchmarks Included Open
This study investigates the design and experimental evaluation of Fe–B–Si-based bilayer composites engineered for dual shielding against gamma rays and thermal neutrons. The materials integrate a boron-enriched amorphous Fe matrix with sur…
View article: Experimental investigation on tuning radiation shielding competence in magnesium-germanium-boro-tellurite glasses modified with PbO
Experimental investigation on tuning radiation shielding competence in magnesium-germanium-boro-tellurite glasses modified with PbO Open
The increasing need for safe and more sustainable radiation shielding materials has motivated the development of glass-based replacements to traditional materials. In this study, a series of PbO-doped boro-tellurite glasses represented as …
View article: Design of B 4 C-Doped Hematite Concrete Shield for Photon and Photo-Neutron Beams Emitted from 18 MeV-Linac using Monte Carlo simulation
Design of B 4 C-Doped Hematite Concrete Shield for Photon and Photo-Neutron Beams Emitted from 18 MeV-Linac using Monte Carlo simulation Open
A study was conducted to determine the gamma linear attenuation coefficient and total neutron macroscopic cross section (µ 𝛄 and Σ n ) for concretes with different percentages of hematite and varying amounts of boron …
View article: Polyvinyl Alcohol Composites (PVA) with added Pb, Bi, and Sn: A Study on Radiation Shielding and Gamma Ray Attenuation
Polyvinyl Alcohol Composites (PVA) with added Pb, Bi, and Sn: A Study on Radiation Shielding and Gamma Ray Attenuation Open
View article: Characterisation of x-ray attenuation and imaging properties of 3D printable materials: Update 2025
Characterisation of x-ray attenuation and imaging properties of 3D printable materials: Update 2025 Open
Phantoms are an important tool in diagnostic imaging and are used for tasks such as quality control, quality assurance and calibration of imaging systems. Advances in additive manufacturing have made 3D printing a commonly used method for …
View article: Determination of Photon Mass Attenuation Coefficient for Some Phantom Materials using GATE Code and Comparison with Experimental and XCOM Data
Determination of Photon Mass Attenuation Coefficient for Some Phantom Materials using GATE Code and Comparison with Experimental and XCOM Data Open
The main purpose of this study is focused on testing the applicability of a Monte Carlo simulation code GATE V6.2 for studying mass attenuation coefficients for different types of phantom materials (water, RW3, silicon, acrylic and paraffi…
View article: Calculation and comparison of mass attenuation coefficients of common lead-free radiation shields for diagnostic X-ray radiation
Calculation and comparison of mass attenuation coefficients of common lead-free radiation shields for diagnostic X-ray radiation Open
View article: Gamma radiation shielding effectiveness of PbO2 doped borosilicate glasses
Gamma radiation shielding effectiveness of PbO2 doped borosilicate glasses Open
View article: Experimental determination of gamma ray attenuation and scattering coefficient in tissue-equivalent materialse
Experimental determination of gamma ray attenuation and scattering coefficient in tissue-equivalent materialse Open
The gamma ray attenuation coefficients were determined for samples prepared from epoxy resin and magnesium nanoparticles (Mg Nps) at room temperature using the open mold method, which is a circular mold with a radius of (2.9) cm and a heig…
View article: Measurement of mass attenuation coefficients of several water equivalent materials in comparison to water by using x-ray effective energies
Measurement of mass attenuation coefficients of several water equivalent materials in comparison to water by using x-ray effective energies Open
The mass attenuation coefficient becomes an important parameter to determine the attenuation property of a material towards photons. The study focused on the measurement of mass attenuation coefficients of several phantom materials in comp…
View article: The Effects of Single and Bimetallic Silicon Composite Shields in Medical Imaging Methods: A Monte Carlo Study
The Effects of Single and Bimetallic Silicon Composite Shields in Medical Imaging Methods: A Monte Carlo Study Open
Purpose: Nowadays, the use of polymer composites with several metals to design and build new radiation composite shields with practical features in radiology is expanding. Materials and Methods: Three metal oxides, including Bismuth oxide …
View article: Experimental study of different oxides in B2O3–ZnO–BaO glass system for gamma-ray shielding
Experimental study of different oxides in B2O3–ZnO–BaO glass system for gamma-ray shielding Open
Glass system of 45B 2 O 3 –20ZnO–30BaO–5X, (where X represents CaO, MgO, Al 2 O 3 , TiO 2 , CuO and Fe 2 O 3 ) in mole percentage was investigated for gamma ray radiation shielding experimentally. Six glass composites were fabricated and t…
View article: An Investigation into the Effect of Joint Aperture on the Mass Attenuation Coefficient of Rock Masses
An Investigation into the Effect of Joint Aperture on the Mass Attenuation Coefficient of Rock Masses Open
View article: Investigation of Radiation Shielding Properties of Pure Iron and CopperCarbon-Doped Iron Material with GEANT4
Investigation of Radiation Shielding Properties of Pure Iron and CopperCarbon-Doped Iron Material with GEANT4 Open
Pure iron and a Fe-based alloy containing 96 wt.% Fe, 3 wt.% Cu, and 1 wt.% C (hereafter coded as Fe3Cu1C) was fabricated via conventional powder metallurgy. The gamma radiation shielding quantities (linear attenuation coefficient (LAC), m…
View article: High-Density Lead Germanate Glasses with Enhanced Gamma and Neutron Shielding Performance: Impact of PbO Concentration on Attenuation Properties
High-Density Lead Germanate Glasses with Enhanced Gamma and Neutron Shielding Performance: Impact of PbO Concentration on Attenuation Properties Open
Lead germanate glasses, improved with lead oxide (PbO), have emerged as effective materials for radiation shielding due to their increased density and structural robustness. The goal of this study is to find out how well lead germanate gla…
View article: Effect of Increasing Weight of SiC Ceramic on Radiation Shielding of Al 2219
Effect of Increasing Weight of SiC Ceramic on Radiation Shielding of Al 2219 Open
Artificial radiation has many disadvantages as well as benefits. In order to eliminate or minimize these disadvantages and to be an alternative to radiation shield materials used, Al 2219 alloy material, Al 2219+% 5 SiC, Al 2219+% 10 SiC, …
View article: Shielding Behaviour of TiO2 Reinforced Composite Materials Against 4 MeV Energy Photons and Neutrons
Shielding Behaviour of TiO2 Reinforced Composite Materials Against 4 MeV Energy Photons and Neutrons Open
In order to eliminate or minimize the possible negative effects that may arise due to the use of increased artificial radiation, the radiation permeability properties of Al 6082 alloy material, Al 6082+5% TiO2, Al+15% TiO2, and Al 6082+25%…
View article: Fabrication, structural, physical, optical characteristics and γ-ray attenuation capacity of borosilicate glasses doped with Gd2O3
Fabrication, structural, physical, optical characteristics and γ-ray attenuation capacity of borosilicate glasses doped with Gd2O3 Open
Barium fluoride borosilicate glass samples reinforced with varying amounts of Gd2O3 (BSBLG0-BSBLG4) have been manufactured using the conventional melt quenching procedure in order to provide additional research on the…
View article: Mass attenuation coefficient of electromagnetic radiation for human tissues
Mass attenuation coefficient of electromagnetic radiation for human tissues Open
View article: Evaluating the diffuse attenuation coefficient of dry snow by using an artificial light source
Evaluating the diffuse attenuation coefficient of dry snow by using an artificial light source Open
View article: Photon attenuation properties of samarium-doped zinc bismuth silicate glass: A study using Cs-137, Co-60, and Na-22 Radiation Sources
Photon attenuation properties of samarium-doped zinc bismuth silicate glass: A study using Cs-137, Co-60, and Na-22 Radiation Sources Open
The photon attenuation properties of the samarium-doped zinc bismuth silicate (ZBSS) glass series were investigated, revealing a strong composition-dependent behavior. The ZBSS10 sample, with the highest Bi2O3 content, demonstrated the hig…
View article: Determination of Mass Attenuation Coefficient of Jute Reinforced Epoxy Resin Composite as Tissue Equivalent Phantom
Determination of Mass Attenuation Coefficient of Jute Reinforced Epoxy Resin Composite as Tissue Equivalent Phantom Open
The mass attenuation coefficient is a fundamental parameter in radiation physics and plays a pivotal role in understanding the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter. This study aims to determine mass attenuation coefficients of new…
View article: Method for Estimating the Diffuse Attenuation Coefficient from the Beam Attenuation Coefficient in the Waters of the Black Sea
Method for Estimating the Diffuse Attenuation Coefficient from the Beam Attenuation Coefficient in the Waters of the Black Sea Open
The vertical attenuation coefficient of downward irradiance is one of the hydro-optical characteristics that determine the parameters of the light field in the sea. Information from the vertical attenuation coefficient of downward irradian…
View article: Linear Attenuation Coefficient and Buildup Factor of Some Metals at 662 keV and 1332 keV
Linear Attenuation Coefficient and Buildup Factor of Some Metals at 662 keV and 1332 keV Open
The nuclear shielding properties of some metals like lead, copper, iron, aluminium and carbon were studied using 3ʺ×3ʺ. NaI(Tl) scintillation detector by the evaluation of shielding parameters such as the linear attenuation coefficient, an…
View article: Effect Gamma-ray on structure and mass attenuation coefficient of Hydroxyapatite Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, in Bovine Bone
Effect Gamma-ray on structure and mass attenuation coefficient of Hydroxyapatite Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, in Bovine Bone Open
Hydrothermal treatment procedures were employed, to generate hydroxyapatite (Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂ ,(HAP) powder, from the femur and ribs of bovine bone samples. This investigation delves into the effect of gamma rays, from a Cs-137 activity equ…