ReviewJournal of biomedical physics & engineering2024
Development of Lead-Free Materials for Radiation Shielding in Medical Settings: A Review.
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16 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Fabrication of medical radiation shielding sheets using reactive densification-based tungsten/PE porous composite materials.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Radiation shield for neonatal incubators: design and dosimetric evaluation in NICU radiography.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Occupational Hazards in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories: Radiation and Beyond-ANMCO Position Paper Update 2026.European heart journal supplements : journal of the European Society of Cardiology · 2026Article
- Radiation Attenuation Performance of Highly Filled Tungsten/TPU Composites via Anchor-Chain Dispersant-Based Interfacial Design.Polymers · 2026Article
- Tungsten-bismuth shielding sheets for radiation safety in fluoroscopy-guided bronchoscopy: a phantom study.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
- A Review of 3D-Printed Medical Devices for Cancer Radiation Therapy.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Fabrication Process and Particle Dispersion Characteristics of W-PETG-Based 3D-Printed Composites for Medical Radiation Shielding.Polymers · 2026Article
- Development of 3D-Printable Lead-Free Composite Materials for Mixed Photon and Neutron Attenuation.Polymers · 2026Article
- Neutron Attenuation and Mechanical Properties of Lithium-Cadmium Oxide-Polyester Resin Composites for Space Applications.Journal of biomedical physics & engineering · 2025Article
- Development of a Process Technology to Improve the Internal Particle Density and Enhance the Performance of Medical Radiation Shielding Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Enhancing Radiation Shielding Efficiency ofPolymers · 2025Article
- Comparison of X-Ray Attenuation Performance, Antimicrobial Properties, and Cytotoxicity of Silicone-Based Matrices Containing BiJournal of biomedical physics & engineering · 2024Article
- Advanced Electrospun Composites Based on Polycaprolactone Fibers Loaded with Micronized Tungsten Powders for Radiation Shielding.Polymers · 2024Article
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Abstract
Radiation protection is an essential issue in diagnostic radiology to ensure the safety of patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public. Lead has traditionally been used as a shielding material due to its high atomic number, high density, and effectiveness in attenuating radiation. However, some concerns related to the long-term health effects of toxicity, environmental disease as well as heavy weight of lead have led to the search for alternative lead-free shielding materials. Leadfree multilayered polymer composites and non-lead nano-composite shields have been suggested as effective shielding materials to replace conventional lead-based and single metal shields. Using several elements with high density and atomic number, such as bismuth, barium, gadolinium, and tungsten, offer significant enhancements in the shielding ability of composites. This review focuses on the development and use of lead-free materials for radiation shielding in medical settings. It discusses the drawbacks of traditional lead shielding, such as toxicity, weight, and recycling challenges, and highlights the benefits of lead-free alternatives.
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