Review
Polymer Science
Muhd Afiq Hizami Abdullah, Raizal Saifulnaz Muhammad Rashid, Mugahed Amran, Farzad Hejazii, N. M. Azreen, Roman Fediuk, Yen Lei Voo, Nikolai Ivanovich Vatin, Mohd Idzat Idris
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review on the subject of radiation shielding concrete (RSC), highlighting its potential and development as an advanced concrete product for nuclear energy applications. The composition, shielding characteristics, mechanical strength, and durability of RSC are discussed, along with avenues for future research. The article emphasizes the advantages and potential of RSC in shielding harmful radiation.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ali Oz, Baris Bayrak, Esra Kavaz, Gokhan Kaplan, Oguzhan Celebi, Haluk Gorkem Alcan, Abdulkadir Cueneyt Aydin
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of geopolymers produced with short curing time and low curing temperature against gamma and neutron radiation. It was found that using quartz sand instead of river sand increased the compressive strength of the mixtures, and increasing the curing temperature and time improved the mechanical properties of the mixtures.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Akshay U. Shirsat, Anuj Kumar, P. V. P. Moorthi, Athira Gopinath, Arunkumar Sridharan, Shyamprasad Karagadde, Prakash Nanthagopalan, P. K. Baburajan, R. S. Rao, Anuj Kumar Deo, S. V. Prabhu
Summary: This study proposes a step-wise transient method based on a semi-infinite medium principle to measure the different thermal properties of ferro siliceous sacrificial concrete (FSSC) using transient temperature measurement and a simple data processing approach. The measured thermophysical properties provide insights into the ablation behavior of FSSC during molten core-corium interaction in nuclear power plants. The results show variations in specific heat, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, and thermal effusivity, and demonstrate discrepancies with existing models.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Oussama Mehelli, Mehdi Derradji, Raouf Belgacemi, Slimane Abdous
Summary: A new hybrid composite consisting of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fibers, epoxy, and boron carbide particles was developed for designing wearable and lightweight protective thermal neutron shields. The hybrid composite achieved both high shielding performance and overall mechanical behavior. Experimental results demonstrated the high shielding efficiency of the developed materials, with the optimal performance achieved at a B4C particle content of 10 wt%.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
P. Tamayo, C. Thomas, J. Rico, S. Perez, A. Mananes
Summary: This study examines the use of siderurgical aggregates in concrete design for radiation shielding, showing that concrete with siderurgical aggregates exhibits intermediate performance in linear attenuation coefficient and neutron transmission rate compared to limestone aggregate and magnetite concrete. The increase in cement content and water-to-cement ratio leads to a decrease in linear attenuation coefficient and neutron transmission rate, with water-to-cement ratio having no significant impact on neutron transmission rate.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Limin Jiao, Yi Wang, Zhihao Wu, Hang Shen, Hanqin Weng, Hongbing Chen, Wei Huang, Mozhen Wang, Xuewu Ge, Mingzhang Lin
Summary: By blending hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) with epoxy resin (EP), this study successfully fabricated composites with enhanced radiation resistance. The results showed that the addition of h-BN improved the mechanical properties and glassy transition temperature of the resin, thereby enhancing the radiation resistance and reducing neutron transmittance of EP.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jingfei Cai, Shangrui Jiang, Hailong Xu, Jiaqi Fan, Jiayu Li, Shiwei Jing, Chao Liu
Summary: Recovery of boron bearing blast furnace slag (B3FS) as an effective radiation shielding material can reduce radiation hazards and protect the environment. Through Monte Carlo Particle Transport Program (MCNP), four different shielding configurations were established to evaluate the shielding properties of B3FS composites for Deuterium-Tritium (D-T) neutron. The results showed that the B3FS composite has high neutron shielding properties and can be used as a new type of neutron shielding material with excellent performance and environmental protection.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
S. E. Chidiac, M. G. El-Samrah, M. A. Reda, M. A. E. Abdel-Rahman
Summary: Experimental and analytical investigations were conducted on the filler effect of commercial boron carbide fine powder on Portland cement hydration reaction, concrete mechanical properties, and radiation shielding capabilities. The results showed measurable improvement in concrete strength and significant enhancement in neutron shielding abilities with the addition of boron carbide.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
K. V. Nadaraia, S. N. Suchkov, N. S. Markin, I. M. Imshinetskiy, S. I. Ivannikov, D. V. Mashtalyar, A. Yu. Ustinov, S. L. Sinebryukhov, S. V. Gnedenkov
Summary: The study presents the one-step formation of boron-containing coatings on an Mg-Mn-Ce alloy by plasma electrolytic oxidation. The composition, structure, and morphology of the heteroxide coatings are analyzed. The research finds that boron is mainly present in the coatings as B or B2O3, which changes the color and enhances the porosity of the coatings. Additionally, the study develops a method to determine the thermal neutron absorption efficiency of the material and shows that the introduction of boron significantly increases the interaction of the coatings with thermal neutrons, opening up potential applications in nuclear technologies and the aerospace industry.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Oussama Mehelli, Mehdi Derradji, Raouf Belgacemi, Slimane Abdous, Abdelmalek Habes, Wenbin Liu
Summary: Researchers developed a new hybrid composite material for advanced and lightweight thermal neutrons shields, consisting of UHMWPE fibers, epoxy, and boron carbide particles. Neutron shielding tests showed remarkable performances, with the best results achieved at a B4C content of 20 wt%, displaying a macroscopic cross-section (sigma) of 0.313 cm-1 and a mean free path (lambda) of 2.2 cm.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mengge Dong, Suying Zhou, Xiangxin Xue, Xiating Feng, He Yang, M. I. Sayyed, Daria Tishkevich, Alex Trukhanov, Nouf Almousa
Summary: This paper proposes an innovative utilization method of boron bearing blast furnace slag (B3FS) as a highly cost-effective shield for protection against neutron radiation hazards. The prepared shielding composites have shown excellent shielding performance against thermal neutrons and outperformed some commercially available shields.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Priscila Rodrigues De Oliveira, Abhijith Kunneparambil Sukumaran, Luiza Benedetti, Denny John, Katie Stephens, Sang-Hyon Chu, Cheol Park, Arvind Agarwal
Summary: Novel hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) based polyimide (PI) nanocomposites were prepared, exhibiting excellent thermal stability and chemical resistance. The nanocomposites showed improved tribological performance and neutron shielding capacity compared to neat PI under high temperature and neutron radiation environments.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Totsawat Daungwilailuk, Chadet Yenchai, Wisarute Rungjaroenkiti, Phoonsak Pheinsusom, Chinnapat Panwisawas, Withit Pansuk
Summary: The present study aims to analyze the performance of concrete containing local minerals, barite and cut steel bars, in protecting against gamma-ray and fast-neutron radiation. The results show that using barite as aggregates can increase the radiation shielding capability, as well as the strength and density of specimens. Additionally, using cut steel bars as an additive material significantly enhances the attenuation coefficients of gamma-rays and neutrons.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
B. Alshahrani, Canel Eke, Z. A. Alrowaili, Ateyyah M. Al-Baradi, H. Alsaeedy, Chalermpon Mutuwong, B. T. Tonguc, M. S. Al-Buriahi
Summary: Tellurite glass systems, including newly developed glasses containing Sb2O3 and V2O5, were examined for their radiation shielding capabilities against gamma, neutron, and charged-particles radiations in the energy range of 0.1 to 10 MeV. The study utilized FLUKA simulation and a suitable theoretical model to assess the performance of the glass system, with variations in HVLs of the TSP glasses observed.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Riccardo Martellucci, Daniele Torsello
Summary: This study investigates the potential use of biochar as a neutron shielding material in concrete and finds that it has comparable or better shielding performance than commonly used materials, making it an interesting and greener alternative.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Demet Sariyer, Rahmi Kucer
TURKISH PHYSICAL SOCIETY 33RD INTERNATIONAL PHYSICS CONGRESS (TPS33)
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Demet Sariyer, Rahmi Kucer
TURKISH PHYSICAL SOCIETY 33RD INTERNATIONAL PHYSICS CONGRESS (TPS33)
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Business
D. Sariyer, R. Kucer, N. Kucer
WORLD CONFERENCE ON TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(2015)
