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  • Medical Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Accelerator-based Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) is a promising cancer treatment.
  • Optimizing moderator materials is crucial for enhancing BNCT efficacy and safety.
  • Current beam-shaping assemblies require further development for clinical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of two-layer moderator material combinations on BNCT performance.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different material pairings in delivering therapeutic neutron doses.
  • To assess the safety profile by analyzing radiation levels within and outside a simulated tumor.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Geant4 Monte Carlo simulations to model neutron and gamma radiation transport.
  • Tested 16 distinct two-layer combinations of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), titanium(III) fluoride, lithium bromide (LiBr), and lithium carbonate.
  • Employed a weighted scoring system to assess treatment effectiveness and patient safety.

Main Results:

  • The LiBr dual-layer configuration (Configuration N) maximized thermal neutron dose to the tumor.
  • The Al2O3 double-layer configuration (Configuration P) significantly reduced radiation outside the tumor.
  • The LiBr + Al2O3 combination (Configuration G) offered a balanced approach to efficacy and safety.

Conclusions:

  • Specific two-layer moderator materials can significantly enhance BNCT performance.
  • LiBr-based configurations show potential for maximizing therapeutic dose delivery.
  • Al2O3-based configurations are effective in minimizing off-target radiation exposure.
  • These findings provide critical data for designing improved beam-shaping assemblies for clinical BNCT.