Recent Trends in Advanced Radiation Shielding Concrete for Construction of Facilities: Materials and Properties

• Published in: Polymers Vol. 14; no. 14; p. 2830
• Main Authors: Abdullah, Muhd Afiq Hizami, Rashid, Raizal Saifulnaz Muhammad, Amran, Mugahed, Hejazii, Farzad, Azreen, N. M., Fediuk, Roman, Voo, Yen Lei, Vatin, Nikolai Ivanovich, Idris, Mohd Idzat
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 12.07.2022; MDPI
• Subjects: Additives; Aggregates; Atoms & subatomic particles; Barite; Beta rays; Cell division; Cement; Concrete; Concrete construction; Gamma rays; Lead; Literature reviews; Monte Carlo simulation; Nondestructive testing; Nuclear electric power generation; Nuclear energy; Nuclear power plants; Nuclear reactors; Radiation; Radiation shielding; Review; Trends; X ray imagery; X-rays; heavy aggregates; neutron shielding; additives; gamma ray shielding; radiation shielding concrete

Nuclear energy offers a wide range of applications, which include power generation, X-ray imaging, and non-destructive tests, in many economic sectors. However, such applications come with the risk of harmful radiation, thereby requiring shielding to prevent harmful effects on the surrounding enviro...