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Theoretical Evaluation of Radiation Shielding and Particle Interaction Features of ZnO.B2O3 and ZnO.P2O5 Glass Systems Doped with PbO Nanoparticles

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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This study examined the ability of two series of ternary phosphate and borate glass systems, with the compositions and , to reduce the intensity of neutron, gamma radiation, and charged particles. The study methodically manipulated the amount of nanoscale PbO in each glass sample, leading to densities that ranged from 3.675 to 6.650 g.cm^-3 for borate glasses and 3.177 to 4.845 g.cm-3 for phosphate glasses. The Phy-X/PSD program was utilized to compute nine parameters related to gamma ray shielding. The SRIM Monte Carlo algorithm was used to calculate the ranges of H+, He2+, Au+, and C4+ ions at specific energies ranging from 0.01 to 20 MeV. The ESTAR NIST software was used to calculate the Total Stopping Power (TSP) and range (R) values for electron interactions at specific electron energies ranging from 0.01 to 1000 MeV. The Fast Neutron Removal Cross-Section (FNRCS) at 4.5 MeV and the macroscopic effective removal cross-section (MRCs) were estimated using Phy-X/PSD and MRCsC software, respectively. The findings revealed that the shielding capabilities of these two glass systems were predominantly affected by their chemical composition and densities. Significantly, the addition of 70% PbO in borate glass systems and 50% PbO in phosphate glass systems greatly improved their capacity to protect against gamma radiation, neutrons, electrons, and charged ions. This work offers significant insights into the potential of these two glass systems for applications that demand efficient radiation shielding, such as in the fields of nuclear medicine, radiation treatment, and spacecraft architecture. The results indicate that by adjusting the PbO concentration and glass composition, the effectiveness of their shielding may be optimized for certain uses.

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10.21608/sjsci.2025.315293.1220

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Glass shielding, phosphate and borate glasses, lead oxide, FNRCS, Phy-X/PSD, SRIM, ESTAR

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E.O.

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Echeweozo

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Department of Industrial Physics, David Umahi Federal University of Health Science Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

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echeweozoeugene@gmail.com

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M.S.

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Ali

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African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, B. P. 1418 Mbour, Thies Region, Senegal.

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mohamed.s.g.ali@aims-senegal.org

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0000-0002-0250-438X

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G.C.

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Nwigwe

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Department of Industrial Physics, David Umahi Federal University of Health Science Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

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eugeneoizo@dufuhs.edu.ng

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Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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M.

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Nady

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Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

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ma7moudnady2010@gmail.com

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0000-0002-5400-5208

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Ehab

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Attalla

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M.

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Department of Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

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attalla.ehab@gmail.com

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Cairo

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Samy

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El Sharkawy

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Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

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s.abdallah@science.sohag.edu.eg

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Sohag

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M

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Saleh

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-

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Reactor Physics Department, Nuclear Research Centre, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Egypt

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mhmdsalehmhmd@yahoo.com

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-

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-

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A.

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Abdelmonem

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M.

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Reactor Physics Department, Nuclear Research Centre, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Egypt

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ashrafkhater72@yahoo.com

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-

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10

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2

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54644

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2025-06-01

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2024-09-05

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2025-06-01

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181

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192

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2357-0938

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2974-4296

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Sohag Journal of Sciences

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Theoretical Evaluation of Radiation Shielding and Particle Interaction Features of ZnO.B2O3 and ZnO.P2O5 Glass Systems Doped with PbO Nanoparticles

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