Ozdogan, H.Kacal, M. R.Kilicoglu, O.Polat, H.Ogul, H.Akman, F.2025-03-232025-03-2320250969-806X1879-0895https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.112167https://hdl.handle.net/11486/6093This study investigates the radiation shielding properties of composites containing polyester resin, boron carbide and titanium oxide in varying proportions. The radiation transmittance of the produced composites was measured using radioactive sources Am-241, Cs-137, Ba-133, Co-60, and Na-22 across a photon energy range of 59.5 keV-1332.5 keV. To analyze radiation permeability, experimental geometry was simulated using Monte Carlo-based computer codes Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP), Particle and Heavy Ion Transport code System (PHITS) and FLUktuierende KAskade or Fluctuating Cascade (FLUKA), and the experimental data were compared with simulation results and theoretical data obtained from WINXCOM. The findings demonstrated a high degree of consistency between experimental, simulation, and theoretical results. Notably, the BCTiO50 sample, which included a 50% addition of TiO2, emerged as the most effective in photon radiation shielding. In addition to gamma shielding, the neutron shielding properties of the produced composites were evaluated using the FLUKA code, revealing that the BCTiO0 sample, with the highest percentage of boron, provided the best neutron shielding. This analysis included composites with decreasing boron carbide content by 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% by weight, each replaced with titanium oxide, showcasing the potential applications of these polymer composites in radiation shielding.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessRadiation shieldingMonte Carlo codesBoron carbideTitanium oxidePolymer compositesArticle22610.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.1121672-s2.0-85203175811Q1WOS:001311822500001Q1