Recent Advances in Ionizing Radiation Shielding Materials

Dear Colleagues,

With the increasing use of radiation in various fields of work, such as medicine, industry, and agriculture, it is also necessary to develop radiation shields that can adequately protect the bodies of workers and patients who come into contact with high-energy photons. Topics that researchers should address in this Topic are the use of advanced crystalline materials, the calculation of shielding effectiveness, and how to use them as protective shields while preserving the essential properties of these materials. These materials can be microcomposites or nanocomposites of crystalline polymers, ceramics, clays, concrete, and mortar. Ionizing radiation, such as neutrons, X-rays, and gamma rays, has important applications in our daily lives. Therefore, protection from these ionizing radiations and reducing their intensity is an important factor in preserving human health.

Dr. Mohamed Elsafi
Topic Editor