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Shruti Nambiar¹, John T W Yeow

¹Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada.

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Polymer composites offer a lightweight, cost-effective solution for radiation shielding. This review explores advanced polymer composites with micro/nanomaterials for effective protection against harmful radiation exposures.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Radiation Physics
Polymer Science

Background:

High-energy and ionizing radiation pose significant health risks, including cancer and organ damage.
Traditional heavy metal radiation shielding is heavy, cumbersome, and can generate secondary radiation.
There is a critical need for advanced, lightweight, and flexible radiation shielding materials.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current advancements in polymer composites for radiation shielding applications.
To highlight the potential of micro/nanomaterial-reinforced polymers as effective radiation attenuators.
To discuss the advantages of polymer composites over conventional shielding methods.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on polymer composites for radiation shielding.
Analysis of studies focusing on micro/nanomaterial reinforcement in polymers.
Evaluation of shielding effectiveness against various types of radiation (photons and particles).

Main Results:

Polymer composites demonstrate significant potential for attenuating photon and particle radiation.
Micro/nanomaterial reinforcement enhances the shielding properties of polymers.
These composites offer a lightweight, flexible, and potentially cost-effective alternative to heavy metals.

Conclusions:

Polymer composites reinforced with micro/nanomaterials represent a promising frontier in radiation shielding technology.
Further research and development can lead to optimized materials for diverse applications in aerospace, healthcare, and nuclear industries.
These advanced materials can significantly improve safety and reduce the burden associated with radiation protection.