Experimental and FLUKA simulation study of CdO /Al₂O₃ cement waste marble composites for nuclear radiation shielding.

ABSTRACT: Nuclear Radiation shielding materials are essential in various industries, especially nuclear power, medical imaging, and space exploration. This research delves into the exploration of radiation shielding efficacy by infusing cement and waste marble composites with micro and nanoparticles of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) and Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃), focusing on key parameters such as half value layer (HVL), tenth value layer (TVL), linear attenuation coefficient (LAC), and mass attenuation coefficient (MAC). These composites show potential in enhancing the shielding performance due to the unique properties of the nanoparticles. We systematically characterize the structural, morphological, and radiation-shielding properties of the composites through experimentation. In addition

SUBMITTER: El-Khatib AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12508465 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature