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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2021.12.6.033

Verification of the Possibility of Convergence Medical Radiation Shielding Sheet Using Eggshells  

Kim, Seon-Chil (Department of Medical Engineering, Keimyung University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.12, no.6, 2021 , pp. 33-38 More about this Journal
Abstract
In order to manufacture a lightweight medical radiation shielding sheet, a new shielding material was studied. We tried to verify the possibility of a shielding material by mixing egg shell powder, which is thrown away as food waste at home, with a polymer material. Existing lightweight materials satisfy eco-friendly conditions, but there are difficulties in the economics of shielding materials due to the cost of the material refining process. This study aims to solve this problem by using egg shells, which are household waste. A 3 mm-thick shielding sheet was fabricated using HDPE, a polymer material, and particle distribution within the cross-section of the shielding sheet was also verified. The shape of the particles was rough and there were voids between the particles, and the average weight per unit area was 1.5 g/cm2. The shielding performance was around 20% in the low energy area and 10% in the high energy area, showing the possibility of a low-dose medical radiation shielding body.
Keywords
Shielding material fusion; calcium carbonate; low dose; radiation shielding; shielding sheet;
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