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The proposal's major goal is to produce low-cost, lightweight, and flexible nanocomposites with strong radiation shielding capability that can be used to protect humans and devices in the event of radioactive fallout. The use of nuclear weapons and explosive radioactive dispersal devices (dirty bombs) demands strong protective measures. Following the explosion, the radionuclide-laden plume will fall on humans, particularly their skin, hair, and clothing. Re-aerosolization and particle removal via contact transfer can potentially result in radioactive particulate deposition on surfaces outside of contaminated areas (secondary exposure). Depending on the radioactive source employed in the explosion, the radioactive threat could be created by alpha, beta, gamma, or neutron radiation. Alpha and beta particles are relatively heavy and concentrated near the explosion site. Ionising radiation exposure from alpha and beta particles is minimal due to their poor capacity to penetrate the skin, but it offers a substantial health danger when breathed, ingested, or penetrated through open wounds. Gamma and neutron radiation have a strong penetrating power even without shielding. Neutron radiation also reacts with surrounding materials, resulting in secondary gamma radiation. High-energy gamma and neutron radiation can burn cells and organs, irreversibly damage DNA, increase the risk of cancer and radiation-related disorders, and even cause death. As a result, rescue teams, and civil defence professionals, require flexible, lightweight, and cost-effective protective equipment that allows for flexibility of movement.
The goal of this project is to create multi-layered radiation-shielding clothing made of nanofibers with nanostructures that absorb radiation. In the first part of the project, nano-sized boron-based particles with various morphologies, such as plate, spherical, or rod shapes and sizes will be synthesised using the sol-gel technique. The obtained particles will be used as reinforcement of electrospun nanofibers to produce multi-layered hybrid nanocomposite fibres for neutron and gamma ray shielding. The sol-gel technique is chosen for its cost-effectiveness and precise control over particle morphology, while electrospinning is used to create the nanofibers, ensuring flexibility and wearability in the final product. The result is a multi-layered fabric that can significantly reduce the penetration of harmful radiation, thus offering protection against the severe health risks posed by gamma and neutron radiation.
Codice di riferimento della ricerca partner: RDRTR20240828023
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