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- Summarizes the latest studies on the processing, materials design, characterisation and properties of polymer composites and nanocomposites for use as electromagnetic radiation shielding materials
- Includes figures and tables that detail the X-ray attenuation behaviour of various polymer composites and nanocomposites in different types of X-ray equipment
- Presents an in-depth analysis of materials synthesis methods such as melt-mixing, ion-implantation, solution casting, and electrospinning
Part of the book series: Composites Science and Technology (CST)
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Front Matter
About this book
This book focuses on the processing, materials design, characterisation, and properties of polymer composites and nanocomposites for use as electromagnetic radiation shielding materials and to enhance radiation shielding capacity in order to meet the safety requirements for use in medical X-ray imaging facilities. It presents an in-depth analysis of materials synthesis methods such as melt-mixing, ion-implantation, solution casting and electrospinning. In addition, it measures the X-ray attenuation behaviour of fabricated composites and nanocomposites in four major types of X-ray equipment, namely general radiography, mammography, X-ray absorption spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy units. Given its scope, the book will benefit researchers, engineers, scientists and practitioners in the fields of medical imaging, diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy.
Authors and Affiliations
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Department of Applied Physics, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
It Meng Low
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School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Nurul Zahirah Noor Azman
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites for X-Rays Shielding
Authors: It Meng Low, Nurul Zahirah Noor Azman
Series Title: Composites Science and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9810-0
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-9809-4Published: 30 January 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-9810-0Published: 03 January 2020
Series ISSN: 2662-1819
Series E-ISSN: 2662-1827
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 127
Topics: Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials, Medical and Radiation Physics, Imaging / Radiology, Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection