Design and Computational Validation of γ-Ray Shielding Effectiveness in Heavy Metal/Rare Earth Oxide–Natural Rubber Composites

Author:

Liu Yongkang1,Li Xiaopeng2,Yin Yilin1,Li Zhen2,Yao Huisheng1,Li Zenghe1ORCID,Li Heguo2

Affiliation:

1. College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China

2. State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 100191, China

Abstract

This study involved the preparation of natural rubber-based composites incorporating varying proportions of heavy metals and rare earth oxides (Sm2O3, Ta2O5, and Bi2O3). The investigation analyzed several parameters of the samples, including mass attenuation coefficients (general, photoelectric absorption, and scattering), linear attenuation coefficients (μ), half-value layers (HVLs), tenth-value layers (TVLs), mean free paths (MFPs), and radiation protection efficiencies (RPEs), utilizing the Monte Carlo simulation software Geant4 and the WinXCom database across a gamma-ray energy spectrum of 40–150 keV. The study also compared the computational discrepancies among these measurements. Compared to rubber composites doped with single-component fillers, multi-component mixed shielding materials significantly mitigate the shielding deficiencies observed with single-component materials, thereby broadening the γ-ray energy spectrum for which the composites provide effective shielding. Subsequently, the simulation outcomes were juxtaposed with experimental data derived from a 133Ba (80 keV) γ-source. The findings reveal that the simulated results align closely with the experimental observations. When compared to the WinXCom database, the Geant4 software demonstrates superior accuracy in deriving radiation shielding parameters and notably enhances experimental efficiency.

Funder

Heguo Li

Publisher

MDPI AG

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