Novel 3D-Printed lead-free radiation protection apron in the medical X-ray and thermal neutron energy range

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dc.authoridOgul, Hasan/0000-0002-5121-2893
dc.authoridBULUT, Fatih/0000-0001-5335-2307
dc.authoridUs, Hakan/0000-0003-0111-685X
dc.contributor.authorOgul, Hasan
dc.contributor.authorGultekin, Batuhan
dc.contributor.authorYildiz, Hatice
dc.contributor.authorUs, Hakan
dc.contributor.authorBulut, Fatih
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-23T19:38:13Z
dc.date.available2025-03-23T19:38:13Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentSinop Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractIn 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.
dc.description.sponsorshipScientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK); [122M736]
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study was funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) 1002-A Grant No 122M736.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.111686
dc.identifier.issn0969-806X
dc.identifier.issn1879-0895
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85187798045
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.111686
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11486/6097
dc.identifier.volume219
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001206727900001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofRadiation Physics and Chemistry
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250323
dc.subjectGadolinium oxide
dc.subjectPoly lactic acid
dc.subjectRare-earth oxides
dc.subjectRadiation shielding
dc.titleNovel 3D-Printed lead-free radiation protection apron in the medical X-ray and thermal neutron energy range
dc.typeArticle

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