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A systematic investigation on the potential X-ray attenuation properties of Mg-doped SnO2 epoxy nanocomposite-based aprons as an alternate for lead commercial aprons

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This study focuses on synthesizing and characterizing Mg-doped SnO2 nanoparticles as a safe substitute for lead-based X-ray shielding aprons. Various molar weight percentages of Mg dopant were utilized during synthesis, and the resulting samples were analyzed using multiple techniques, such as X-ray diffraction, UV–visible, Photoluminescence, Raman spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission and scanning electron microscopes. The nanoparticles were then combined with a nano-epoxy polymer composite and coated onto rexine cloth through drop casting. To assess the X-ray shielding performance, the percentage of attenuation, attenuation coefficient, and half-value layer studies were conducted. Comparative analysis with traditional lead oxide (PbO) aprons revealed that the 3% Mg-doped SnO2 nanocomposite aprons exhibited superior X-ray attenuation properties. In summary, this study highlights the potential of Mg-doped SnO2 nanoparticles as an effective, hydrophobic, and lightweight alternative to commercial aprons that are made of toxic, hydrophilic, and heavy lead-based materials.

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The authors would like to thank Dr. Vishnu Shankar Dhandapani, School of Mechatronics Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Chungnam 31253, South Korea, Dr. P. Puviarasu, Ceramic Processing Lab, Department of Physics, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore—641004, India and Dr. A. Saravanakumar, Department of Medical Physics, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research for their support and facilitation during the experimental work.

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Palanisami, S., Jayachandran, V., Posha, A. et al. A systematic investigation on the potential X-ray attenuation properties of Mg-doped SnO2 epoxy nanocomposite-based aprons as an alternate for lead commercial aprons. Journal of Materials Research (2024). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01314-8

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