Dr. HUO Zhipeng and his student ZHAO Sheng from the Hefei Institutes of physical science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently developed a lead-free neutron and gamma ray composite ...

High-energy cosmic radiation damages cells and DNA, causing cancer, and secondary neutrons—generated especially from the planetary surfaces—can be up to 20 times more harmful than other radiations.

Developing high-density neutron shielding material using surfactant-stabilized boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT). (Nanowerk News) High-energy cosmic radiation damages cells and DNA, causing cancer, and ...

Fusion reactor wall materials must endure extreme heat, neutron irradiation, and fusion plasma interactions. Studies reveal that tungsten carbide is a remarkably competent neutron shield material with ...

Three new products developed at Jefferson Lab for shielding against neutrons consist of a boron-rich paneling for use in space-restricted areas (front), boron-rich concrete that absorbs neutrons using ...

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) defines it as the process of radiation attenuation achieved by placing an absorbent substance between an individual, a workspace, or a radiation ...