Comparative mechanical, self-healing, and gamma attenuation properties of PVA hydrogels containing either nano- or micro-sized Bi2O3 for use as gamma-shielding materials
Pinyapach Tiamduangtawan, Chattanachporn Kamkaew, Saranya Kuntonwatchara, Ekachai Wimolmala, Kiadtisak Saenboonruang
Topics & Concepts
Electromagnetic shieldingAttenuationSelf-healing hydrogelsGamma irradiationMaterials scienceNano-Self-healingGamma rayComposite materialNanotechnologyIrradiationPolymer chemistryOpticsNuclear physicsPhysicsAlternative medicinePathologyMedicineRadiation Shielding Materials AnalysisNuclear Physics and ApplicationsPolymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and Irradiation