This article proposes a silicone graft copolymer loaded with Randia fruit extract as a potential material for wound healing. The methodology involves a two-step radiation-mediated process: first, grafting 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) onto silicone rubber, followed by grafting N-vinylimidazole (NVI) in the second step. The resulting graft copolymer, silicone-g-(PHEMA)-g-PNVI, exhibited enhanced

This study evaluated the efficacy of γ-ray irradiation on degrading aflatoxins in peanut press cake, considering the effects of initial aflatoxin levels, irradiation doses and moisture content. The results demonstrated that degradation efficiency peaked and subsequently decreased with increasing aflatoxin content, whereas higher irradiation doses and moisture levels both enhanced aflatoxin degradation

Hybrid imaging technology, specifically Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT), is an effective diagnostic tool for identifying primary and metastatic cancers. Patients and staff may experience significant exposure during the procedure. Therefore, the emphasis on radiation protection and the crucial role of safety assessments cannot be overstated. These assessments are not just a

Medical imaging enhances diagnostic accuracy and supports clinical decision-making. However, it poses high risks due to the ionizing radiation exposure. Awareness and knowledge of radiation protection and principles of ionizing radiation exposure is critical to minimizing the associated risks. The study aimed to assess the level of awareness and knowledge regarding radiation protection among medical

Graphene's performance under radiation is crucial for its potential applications in radiation-hardened electronics. In this study, we investigate the physical topology and lattice modification of single layer graphene (SLG) grown on a SiO2/Si substrate when exposed to high energy (MeV) electron radiation. SLG samples, synthesized via chemical vapor deposition (CVD), were irradiated with a 3 MeV electron

Binary systems comprising PbO–B2O3 glasses doped with CeO2 were created using traditional melt-annealing techniques, and the XRD patterns confirmed their amorphous glassy nature. Optical and physical characteristics of some of the glasses were analyzed in relation to the effects of 95 kGy of gamma irradiation. The UV–visible absorption spectra indicated UV peaks below 245 nm associated with the absorption

In this study parameters influencing the radiolytic synthesis of iron oxides, namely the effect of precursor concentration, pH, polymer type, concentration, and molecular weight on generation of Fe2+ during gamma-irradiation of Fe(III) precursor suspensions were investigated. Results indicated that decreasing Fe3+ concentration enhanced the degree of reduction, with 100 % Fe3+ conversion achievable

Quality control of a laboratory process has become a reliable tool for monitoring and obtaining results that provide evidence of the stability of a measuring system. Gamma spectrometry is no exception. Moreover, establishing an internal quality control program ensures valid results regarding the long-term stability of the semiconductor measuring system. In this paper, we present the results of internal

This study investigates the occupational radiation exposure levels among 50 healthcare professionals, including Radiographers, Nurses, and Radiologists, who were monitored for radiation doses across various operational scenarios within the Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine departments at a university hospital, consisting of approximately 54 % males and 46 % females, from 2020 to 2022. The lowest

The quercetin belongs to natural flavonoid group found in plant pigment. It is well known their antioxidant proprieties and potential health benefits. By the other hand, the high energy electron beam processing is in trend for their usage in food preserve, sterilisation or material processing. The objective of this paper is to assess the impact of high energy electron beam irradiation on two flavonoids

Doxorubicin (DOX) is a potent chemotherapeutic agent widely recognized for its effectiveness in cancer treatment; however, its impact on bone tissue's radiation attenuation properties remains underexamined. This study investigates the gamma radiation attenuation properties of bones, focusing on mass attenuation coefficients (MACs) and linear attenuation coefficients (LACs) across a photon energy range

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), powering numerous technologies, suffer from limitations including inadequate energy density and unstable performance over extended cycles. In this study, we explore Ni–Mn–Co (NMC)-doped LBO glass as a promising electrode material combined with a V2O5 cathode as a strategy to address these limitations. We investigated the effect of V2O5 cathode active material additions

The current study aims to obtain information about how gamma-ray exposure affects Makroblend-UT3907 film properties. Makroblend-UT3907 film irradiated with a Co-60 source with doses of 0, 60, 90, 180, and 300 kGy. Gamma-ray exposure alters the structure of the polymer film; this is investigated using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, and Raman spectroscopies. The absorbance spectra of

This study assesses and compares the actual beam parameters with those calculated by the treatment planning system (TPS) on the Elekta Synergy linear accelerator at Phuc Thinh General Hospital, Vietnam. Photon beams of 6 MV and 10 MV were analyzed for varying field sizes and depths using a three-dimensional water tank phantom (48 × 48 × 48 cm3) to measure the percentage depth dose (PDD) and profile

This paper introduces the topics that need consideration to allow an effective feasibility analysis of electron beams and/or X-rays technologies prior to potential investment and implementation of these technologies for industrial applications. It also highlights considerations for planning, developing and construction of an electron beam or X-ray facility The focus of this paper is on business topics

This study investigates the occurrence of elevated levels of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMs) in groundwater within the artisanal gold and gemstone mining areas of Southwest Nigeria by using gamma spectrometric method. Artisanal mining operations are known for their potential environmental impacts through the release of NORMs into the environment. The presence of elevated concentrations

This study investigates the structural, optical, and gamma-ray shielding properties of aluminum fluorosilicate glasses with the composition 45SiO2–15Al2O3–10CaF2–15Na2O–5NaF-(10-x)SrO-xNb2O5 (x = 0, 5, 10 mol%). Glasses were synthesized using the melt-quenching technique and characterized via XRD, FTIR, and gamma-ray attenuation measurements. XRD confirmed the amorphous nature of all samples, with

The investigation looked into metal materials originally created for aircraft frameworks and propulsion systems, which exemplify components engineered for opposing environments. The aluminum alloy AA7075 is a structural material for fuselage and wings, while the nickel superalloys Inconel 718 and Hastelloy X are suitable for combustion and exhaust sections of jet engines that operate at temperatures

The new anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), nanocomposites of carbon-coated SnS and SnO2 riveted on rGO sheets (denoted as C@(SnS–SnO2/rGO)), were constructed by effective, facile, and low-cost techniques. Benefiting from the dual-carbon modification (rGO and carbon coating layer), the C@(SnS–SnO2/rGO) nanocomposites exhibited significantly improved rate capability and cycle stability

The purpose of this investigation was to access the impact of target area surface curvature on the dosimetric characteristics in external beam radiation therapy using the GATE (Geant4 Application for Tomographic Emission) Monte Carlo simulation tool.

Ionizing radiation has been used for many years in the development of vaccines against viruses. Recent studies have shown that γ radiation can effectively inactivate SARS-CoV-2 at doses ≥6 kGy. In this study, we proposed a β− inactivation method for SARS-CoV-2 using the Iodine-131 (I-131). Using FreeCad software, we designed five four-layered hollow spheres with varying radii. The innermost layer is

We report utilization of transverse relaxation rate (R2) of 17O (I = 5/2) satellite transitions (STs) as a probe of molecular dynamics in solids. A simple theoretical model using spectral density functions is proposed to describe the general R2 behaviors of half-integer quadrupolar nuclei in solids in the presence of molecular motion (or chemical exchange). Experimental 17O R2 data recorded for both

Modern linear accelerator (linac) nowadays writes the treatment delivery log within its system. This log can be reconstructed into treatment plan format as an input for the independent dose calculation (IDC) to evaluate the planned dose distribution. PRIMO, one of the Monte Carlo simulation user codes, can perform IDC using both plan parameter and treatment log history. This study aims to verify the

There is a growing demand to improve the performance of multiferroic lead-free ceramics. Good ferroelectric and magnetic properties are key parameters for achieving high magnetoelectric coupling (ME). In this work, Mn and Fe were co-doped into lead-free Ba0.96Ca0.04Ti(1-x)(Mn0.5Fe0.5)xO3 (BCT-xMF) ceramics with 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.030 mol%, synthesized by the solid-state combustion technique. X-ray diffraction

Working with CT fluoroscopy for diagnoses and therapeutics potentially exposes radiology nurses to ionising radiation. This study aims to estimate the dispersion patterns of scattered radiation doses received by operators during CT fluoroscopy.

This study investigates the dosimetric impact of magnetic fields (MFs) on 192Ir MicroSelectron-HDR and BEBIG 60Co HDR brachytherapy sources. Monte Carlo simulations using the GATE toolkit were conducted to evaluate dosimetric parameters, including radial dose function (g(r)) and anisotropy function (F(r, θ)), as well as dose distributions under MF strengths of 1.5T and 3T across different orientations

A Surface Integral Equation (SIE) method has been implemented to analyze light scattering by arbitrarily shaped solid dielectric particles. Specifically, the Poggio–Miller–Chang–Harrington–Wu–Tsai formulation is discretized using the Galerkin method, employing Rao–Wilton–Glisson basis functions. The numerical solution is further accelerated through the application of the high-frequency Multilevel Fast

Accurate measurement of near-threshold positron or electron impact atomic inner-shell ionization cross-sections is of significant importance both theoretically and in practical applications. Due to the complexity of preparing thin targets, difficulty in precisely measuring their thickness, and the low characteristic X-ray collection efficiency of thin targets in positron collision experiments, the

This study systematically investigates the effect of Ce addition on the thermal, structural, and radiation shielding properties of CuAlMn-based high-temperature shape memory alloys (HTSMAs). Among the different compositions, Ce-III demonstrated the most balanced performance, exhibiting optimized phase transformation behavior, microstructural refinement, and enhanced gamma-ray attenuation. Differential

Morocco faces severe water scarcity, making nuclear-powered desalination a promising solution. With 50 billion tonnes of phosphate reserves containing 6.9 million tonnes of uranium, Morocco holds the largest unconventional uranium resource, offering a sustainable uranium supply. This review examines uranium recovery from wet-process phosphoric acid (WPA) using solvent extraction, ion exchange, and

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of patient-specific delivery quality assurance (PS-DQA) using the Semiflex®3D ionization chamber within the ZAP-X gyroscopic radiosurgery system.

Real-time proton therapy range verification is a technique that can potentially reduce uncertainty margins around the treatment volume and enable prompt corrections during treatment, making proton therapy a safer cancer treatment modality. Imaging secondary particles resulting from proton-beam nuclear interactions with tissue serves as a means of range verification. The NOVO project recently (2023)

A lead-free glass series was fabricated according to the chemical formula of (40-x) B2O3+20 TeO2 + (20 + x + y) ZnO + (20 - y) CaO, where x = 0, 2, 4, and 6 mol% and y = 0, 3, 6, and 9 mol%. The role of substitution of ZnO for B2O3 and CaO compounds on the physical and radiation shielding properties of the prepared series was investigated. The density of prepared glasses was examined according to the

Recently, the radioactive nuclide 177Lu has been applied to clinical radioligand therapy. The β-rays emitted from 177Lu are used for radiation therapy. Although this nuclide also emits γ-rays that can be used to image radioactive isotope distributions, it causes an exposure dose risk to medical staff who operate the radioligand therapy. This study investigates the radiation-shielding effectiveness

The transition from analog to digital systems in dental radiography is primarily driven by the technological advancements offered by digital detectors. This study evaluates the performance of three commercially available intraoral digital detectors—Eagle Digital Sensor, RVG 5200 Carestream Dental, and Schick Fona CDRelite—under two beam qualities: the standard RQA 5 quality (70 kVp, 21 mm Al) and a

Cross-sections for the 153Eu(α,x)151-156Tb,153Gd reactions were measured by using the stacked foil technique within alpha-particle energy range of 60.0 to 19.8 MeV. All of the data were obtained for the first time. Experimental data were compared with theoretical values from the TENDL-2023 database. Thick target yields of activation products were calculated. The reactions 153Eu(α,2n)155Tb and 153Eu(α

Increasing applications of ionizing radiation in medical and industrial processes indicate a growing demand for effective radiation shielding materials that are non-toxic and recyclable. Specific radiation–resistant, lead-free, lightweight shielding materials are required to protect personnel and patients against medical radiation since lead toxicity poses significant environmental and health risks

In this paper, the range of low-frequency microwave radar going through sand storms is numerically investigated with considering the attenuation and backscattering of charged sand grains along the link. It was found that strong sandstorms can reduce the range of microwave radar, which is reduced by < 5 % for radars at the L and S bands when the visibility is larger than 50 m; while with the visibility

Radiation protection is essential in X-ray imaging modalities to mitigate the potential health risks associated with exposure to ionizing radiation. This study, for the first time, focuses on evaluating the effects of 28 different pragmatic polymers used in polymer-based nanocomposites for radiation shielding in X-ray imaging. Using a Monte Carlo (MC) simulation-based approach, the shielding performance

The viability of a neutron irradiator facility (NIF) with two legacy plutonium-239 beryllium (239PuBe) neutron sources that are housed polyethylene moderator blocks was evaluated for neutron activation analysis (NAA) applications using Particle and Heavy Ion Transport Code System (PHITS) simulation. Calculations show that the NIF design with 6 cm thick irradiator volume provides the optimal thermal