Open AccessNovel paint design based on nanopowder to protection against X and gamma rays
Author(s) -
Mohammad Mehdi Movahedi,
Adibe Abdi,
Alireza Mehdizadeh,
Naser Dehghan,
Emad Heidari,
Yusef Masumi,
M.S Abbaszadeh
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of nuclear medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 0972-3919
pISSN - 0974-0244
DOI - 10.4103/0972-3919.125763
Subject(s) - medicine , gamma ray , nuclear physics , physics
Lead-based shields are the standard method of intraoperative radiation protection in the radiology and nuclear medicine department. Human lead toxicity is well documented. The lead used is heavy, lacks durability, is difficult to launder, and its disposal is associated with environmental hazards. The aim of this study was to design a lead free paint for protection against X and gamma rays.