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    A comparative study of 3D printing and sol-gel polymer production techniques: A case study on usage of ABS polymer for radiation shielding
    (Korean Nuclear Soc, 2024) Ogul, Hasan; Gultekin, Batuhan; Bulut, Fatih; Us, Hakan
    This study focuses on the comparative analysis of ABS polymer samples produced using two distinct manufacturing techniques: 3D printing and the sol -gel methods. In the first approach, ABS polymer was augmented with rare earth oxides, Er 2 O 3 and Gd 2 O 3 , in nano powder form and fabricated into test specimens using 3D printing technology. In the second approach, identical samples were prepared via the sol -gel technique involving mold-based fabrication. Elemental content analysis revealed no significant differences between the samples produced by the two methods. The study proceeds to evaluate the gamma-ray shielding, neutron shielding, temperature resistance, and SEM/EDS pictures of ABS samples generated through both techniques. 3D printing method exhibited more favorable results in terms of structure morphology and thermal stability while there is no significant difference for radiation shielding. The results provide insights into the performance and suitability of each production method for radiation shielding applications. This research not only contributes to enhancing radiation shielding technology but also informs the selection of the most appropriate fabrication method for specific applications in nuclear technologies and diagnostic energy range in medical purposes.
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    Evaluation of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) polymer reinforced with Bi and TiO2 nanopowders for gamma and neutron shielding
    (Walter De Gruyter Gmbh, 2023) Gultekin, Batuhan; Ogul, Hasan
    3D printer technology has recently become easily reachable technology and are used to create simple or complex structures with high-quality. Its superior advantages could also be useful on the production of effective radiation shielding materials. On this purpose, the presented work studies the gamma and neutron shielding effectiveness of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) sample, a 3D printing material, reinforced with Bi and TiO2 nanopowders at various gamma and neutron energies. The gamma shielding properties were evaluated using experimental (High Purity Germanium detector system), theoretical (WinXCOM computer program) and simulation techniques (GEANT4 and FLUKA) in a wide gamma energy region ranging from 59.5 to 1332.5 keV. The investigation on neutron attenuation capabilities of the printed composites were performed with help of simulation and theoretical approaches for various sample thickness and neutron energies. The half value layer of ABS-Bi10 sample is found to be as 4.9565 cm, which is much smaller than some commercial polymers: polyvinylidenechloride, polyamide, polyacrylonitrile, polyphenylenesulfide, and unsaturated polyester. With the usage of 3D printing technology, significant enhancements in neutron and gamma shielding were reported.
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    Novel 3D-Printed lead-free radiation protection apron in the medical X-ray and thermal neutron energy range
    (Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Ogul, Hasan; Gultekin, Batuhan; Yildiz, Hatice; Us, Hakan; Bulut, Fatih
    In this study, we employed 3D printing technology to fabricate poly lactic acid (PLA) polymer samples infused with gadolinium oxide nanoparticles at additive rates of 10% and 20%. The objective was to explore their potential as radiation shielding aprons within the medical X-ray and thermal neutron energy spectrum. To facilitate comparisons, a PLA polymer sample with no additive was also produced. The homogeneity and well-defined structures of the PLA samples were observed using SEM and EDS analyses. Additionally, the excellent thermal stability of the proposed test samples was reported. In terms of gamma-ray shielding, there is a remarkable consistency between experiment, theory and simulation outcomes with a maximum discrepancy of approximately 5%. P-PLA-Gd20 sample exhibits attenuation capabilities against X-rays to a level that could serve as an alternative to lead. Additionally, the thermal and fast neutron attenuation effectiveness of the prepared samples were determined. A shielding effectiveness of 100% against thermal neutrons was achieved using a 10 mm sample thickness and the P-PLA-Gd20 sample. The findings consistently highlight the efficacy of the proposed polymer sample with a 20% gadolinium oxide nanoparticle additive, positioning it as a viable and promising alternative to traditional lead aprons.
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    Production and characterization of ionizing radiation shielding material from algal biomass
    (Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Polat, Ece; Gultekin, Batuhan; Canoglu, Mustafa Can; Altinbas, Mahmut; Ogul, Hasan
    This study employs several approaches to enhance environmental sustainability: First, algal biomass (with 52.5% protein content) was converted into value-added products. Second, residual algal biomass from protein extraction and pigment extraction and raw algal biomass were used to manufacture bioplastics. Third, radiation shielding performance of bioplastics has been investigated. As an alternative to plastics originated from petroleum-based raw materials, environmentally friendly bioplastics were derived from residual algae biomass after extraction. The gamma-ray radiation shielding properties of the produced bioplastic have been investigated using WinXCOM theoretical calculation and GEANT4 Monte Carlo (MC) simulation. Fast neutron shielding performance of the considered materials also evaluated with help of theoretical calculation and the same MC simulation. The produced bioplastics are similar to ones with commercially available PLA polymer. Sample 1 was found to be better gamma-ray attenuator while Sample 2 has the highest value of the effective neutron removal cross section. Additionally, the boron addition has resulted in lower water absorption capacity in the prepared samples. Using algae to produce more than one product as a raw material source will be an effective step toward sustainable life, and they could be an alternative gamma-ray shielding material to existing commercial polymers.
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    Production and investigation of 3D printer ABS filaments filled with some rare-earth elements for gamma-ray shielding
    (Korean Nuclear Soc, 2023) Gultekin, Batuhan; Bulut, Fatih; Yildiz, Hatice; Us, Hakan; Ogul, Hasan
    Radiation is the main safety issue for almost all nuclear applications, which must be controlled to protect living organisms and the surrounding materials. In this context, radiation shielding materials have been investigated and used in nuclear technologies. The choice of materials depends on the radiation usage area, type, and energy. Polymer materials are preferred in radiation shielding applications due to their superior characteristics such as chemical inertness, resistivity, low weight, flexibility, strength, and low cost. In the presented work, ABS polymer material, which is possibly the most commonly used material in 3D printers, is mixed with Gd2O3 and Er2O3 nanoparticles. ABS filaments containing these rare-earth elements are then produced using a filament extruder. These produced filaments are used in a 3D printer to create shielding samples. Following the production of shielding samples, SEM, EDS, and gamma-ray shielding analyses (including experiments, WinXCOM, GEANT4, and FLUKA) are performed. The results show that 3D printing technology offers significant enhancements in creating homogeneous and well-structured materials that can be effectively used in gamma-ray shielding applications.