{"title":"A conceptual design of a micro-propulsion device based on alpha particles","authors":"Wenxiang Fang, Dacai Zhang , Minzhi Xiong, Xirui Zhang, Ming Yuan, Ganglin Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111795","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111795","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nuclear Power Sources (NPS) have become a vital propulsion technology for various space missions, such as those in Earth orbit and on lunar and planetary surfaces. Their key features include long lifespan, autonomy, and high energy density. Alpha particle micro-propulsion, a combination of NPS and micro-propulsion, leverages the recoil from alpha decay for thrust, offering high energy density and specific impulse with a straightforward and controllable design. This technology is ideal for missions demanding precision and longevity, such as scientific exploration and satellite navigation. Previous studies have calculated the thrust generated by Pu-238 and Po-210, but have not addressed the temperature distribution across the thin films and substrates, nor have they compared the comprehensive performance of different nuclides. This research investigates the performance of different alpha-decaying films like Pu-238, Am-241 and Po-210 on various substrates such as graphene, polyethylene, and so on, focusing on thrust, energy deposition, and heat transfer, with CERN's Geant4 Monte Carlo simulation, and also employs ANSYS's Fluent program and a simplified uniform temperature model to calculate the temperature distribution of the films and substrates. Results indicate that thinner films correspond to lower temperatures, higher escape rates, and an increased specific impulse, with film shape having no impact on thrust. Notably, the Pu-238 decay sail could reduce the travel time for a 401-au journey from 111.9 years to 96.3 years. The simplicity, high specific impulse, and modular construction of alpha particle micro-propulsion devices make them well-suited for precise, long-duration missions. Future research will explore thrust-atmospheric drag equilibrium for low Earth orbit satellites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"221 ","pages":"Article 111795"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Esmanur Oruc Ulas , Abuzer Acikgoz , Bulent Aktas , Yusuf Kavun
{"title":"Influence of B2O3 incorporation on the structural, mechanical and radiation shielding properties of TeO2 Based bioglasses","authors":"Esmanur Oruc Ulas , Abuzer Acikgoz , Bulent Aktas , Yusuf Kavun","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111799","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111799","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the structural, mechanical, and radiation shielding properties of a series of novel bio glasses with the composition (55-x)TeO<sub>2</sub>-20Na<sub>2</sub>O-10CaO-15P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>-xB<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (where x = 0, 3, 5, 10, and 20 mol%). The aim was to evaluate the effect of B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> addition on these properties. Empirical methods were used for calculating the mechanical and elastic properties. XRD analysis confirmed the amorphous nature of the glasses, while FTIR spectroscopy revealed the presence of characteristic functional groups associated with TeO<sub>2</sub> and B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. The results indicate that B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> incorporation significantly reduces the glass density (from 4.24 g/cm<sup>3</sup> to 3.18 g/cm<sup>3</sup>) and enhances molar volume (from 29.963 cm<sup>3</sup>/mol to 34.302 cm<sup>3</sup>/mol), leading to a less compact glass structure<strong>.</strong> The mechanical properties were also affected, with fracture toughness decreasing (from 1.367 MPa m<sup>1/2</sup> to 1.280 MPa m<sup>1/2</sup>) and hardness increasing (from 3.091 GPa to 3.207 GPa). Regarding radiation shielding performance, the Linear Attenuation Coefficient (LAC) values decreased with increasing B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> content, indicating a deterioration in shielding effectiveness due to the lower effective atomic number of B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> compared to TeO<sub>2</sub>. These findings demonstrate that while B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> improves mechanical hardness and molar volume, it compromises radiation shielding properties by reducing glass density and attenuation capacity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"221 ","pages":"Article 111799"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Comprehensive Review of the Gel Dosimeters Response at Different Energy Levels and Dose Rates","authors":"Alireza Goosheh , Amir Nikjou","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111800","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111800","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The examination and development of practical and precise polymer gel systems for use in radiotherapy have gained prominence. Therefore, it is crucial to evaluate the radiological and dosimetric characteristics of the gels for their targeted application in therapeutic cases. The response of gel materials to energy beam interactions exhibits sensitivity variations, which are contingent on factors such as particle energy and dose rate. This sensitivity fluctuation holds substantial importance, particularly in the context of employing these gels for diverse medical applications. This comprehensive investigation delves into critical parameters, including sensitivity, the composition of compounds employed, energy dependency, and dose rate dependency in various gels based on methacrylic, acrylamide, AMPS, acrylic acid, and NIPAM. In this comprehensive investigation, the dosimetric properties of 62 gel formulations, grouped based on various criteria, were thoroughly examined. The study provides a detailed analysis, showcasing both the highest and lowest responses within each group and enabling meaningful comparisons.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"221 ","pages":"Article 111800"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143777630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hiwa Mohammad Qadr, Anas Bestun Omer, Shahang Najmadin Qadr
{"title":"Investigation of alpha emitters and health risk assessment in powdered milk samples consumed in Iraq using SSNTDs","authors":"Hiwa Mohammad Qadr, Anas Bestun Omer, Shahang Najmadin Qadr","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111794","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111794","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, alpha emitter concentrations of natural radionuclides (<sup>222</sup>Rn, <sup>226</sup>Ra, <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>214</sup>Po, and <sup>218</sup>Po) were measured in twenty brands of powdered milk consumed in Iraq to ensure food safety. CR-39 solid-state track detector was used to monitor radon levels and their daughters. The results show that alpha emitter concentrations from radon-222, radium-226, uranium-238, polonium-214, and polonium-218 in powdered milk ranged from 28.4 to 112.5 Bq/m<sup>3</sup>, 0.09–0.35 Bq/kg, 0.012–0.983 ppm, 8.8–34.8 Bq/m<sup>3</sup> on the chamber wall, and 4.8–18.9 Bq/m<sup>3</sup> on the detector surface, with the mean concentrations of 59.7 Bq/m<sup>3</sup>, 0.19 Bq/kg, 0.107 ppm 18.5 Bq/m<sup>3</sup>, and 10.0 Bq/m<sup>3</sup> respectively. As a result of these studies, the mean values of alpha emitter concentrations were below the world standard. Some parameters related to health risk assessment have also been calculated for samples, including annual effective dose, excess lifetime cancer risk, and effective dose rate to different body organs or tissues for three groups. The mean annual effective dose for adults, children, and infants in the powdered milk samples have been found to be 0.008, 0.014, and 0.060 μSv/y, respectively. The mean excess lifetime cancer risk for adults, children, and infants in the powdered milk samples 0.031 × 10<sup>−6</sup>, 0.056 × 10<sup>−6</sup>, and 0.232 × 10<sup>−6</sup> respectively. Results indicate that the consumption of these samples is safe.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 111794"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143697373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leidermark E , Aneheim E , Bäck T , Lindegren S , Jensen H , Dulieu C , Mougeot X , Persson L , Sabot B , Palm S
{"title":"On-site activity determination of 211At using absolute 4pi-alpha liquid scintillation counting and HPGe","authors":"Leidermark E , Aneheim E , Bäck T , Lindegren S , Jensen H , Dulieu C , Mougeot X , Persson L , Sabot B , Palm S","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111781","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111781","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>For accurate activity measurements and to comply with EU regulations traceability is required. For alpha emitters of interest for emerging targeted alpha therapies (TAT), like <sup>211</sup>At, standardised samples are not readily available. The use of gamma spectrometry can come with high uncertainties due to its reliance on decay data for gamma emissions. A new method for determining the activity of <sup>211</sup>At in a clinical setting is proposed, i.e. on-site measurement, using absolute 4pi-alpha liquid scintillation counting (LSC) with thresholding on a portable TDCR counter. The method focuses on measuring only the alpha particles and not the electrons, which emission intensities come with a higher uncertainty. Using the absolute LSC method the relative expanded measurement uncertainty was 2.2 % (<em>k</em> = 2). A comparison using gamma spectrometry and the more readily available high purity germanium (HPGe) detector, the relative expanded uncertainty was 12 % (<em>k</em> = 2). The largest contribution to the much higher uncertainty of the gamma spectrometry comes from the uncertainties in the decay data. Using a portable TDCR-detector is a viable approach to establishing traceability for <sup>211</sup>At, where transportation to a national metrology lab is not feasible. With better decay data the uncertainty of the gamma spectrometry can be reduced by at least one third, which would make it a better alternative when absolute measurements are not available.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"221 ","pages":"Article 111781"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143767639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khalid A. Rabaeh , Molham M. Eyadeh , Ahmad J.A. Alrub
{"title":"Enhancement of the dosimetric properties of N-vinyl caprolactam polymer gel dosimeter for clinical practice","authors":"Khalid A. Rabaeh , Molham M. Eyadeh , Ahmad J.A. Alrub","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111796","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111796","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, the impact of Lithium Chloride inorganic salt sensitizer on the performance of N-vinyl caprolactam polymer-gel dosimeter was evaluated in terms of dose-response combined with spin-spin relaxation rate (R<sub>2</sub>) obtained from nuclear magnetic resonance relaxometry technique. The irradiation experiments were conducted using a medical linear accelerator, and the improved polymer gel dosimeters were exposed to various doses, photon beam energies, and dose rates. The signal development of the dosimeters was analyzed using a 0.5 T nuclear magnetic resonance instrument. The dose response of the improved gel at different concentration of co-monomers and at different types of gelatins was investigated. Results showed that the R<sub>2</sub> sensitivity of the dosimeter was improved with an increase in Lithium Chloride concentration. With 6 % Lithium Chloride, the sensitivity was improved by more than one and half to two times in the linear dose response rang of (0–10 Gy). Furthermore, no significant impact was seen from varying dose rates and photon energy with the improved dosimeter, and R<sub>2</sub> was not affected by changing the irradiation temperature from 10 to 30 °C. Additionally, the dose-response and hence R<sub>2</sub> data decreased with increasing scanning temperature and the response was stable for up to five days after irradiation. The polymer gel dosimetry accuracy was estimated by calculating the overall uncertainty and found to be 4.06 % (2σ, 95 % confidence level).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 111796"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143684810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New mini neutron tubes for oil well logging applications","authors":"Ka-Ngo Leung","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111798","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111798","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent experimental investigations have demonstrated that a substantial amount of H<sup>−</sup>or D<sup>−</sup> ions can be produced by thermal desorption processes. Based on these new findings, new mini neutron sources can now be developed to produce high-energy neutrons via the d-<sup>10</sup>B nuclear reaction. By operating these mini neutron tubes with a high frequency AC high-voltage supply, short pulses of high intensity neutron beams can be generated. The d-<sup>10</sup>B neutrons should be suitable for compensated porosity and carbon/oxygen ratio measurements in oil well logging. It is shown that the performance of these new mini neutron tubes can exceed those of the commonly used Am-Be or d-t neutron sources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"221 ","pages":"Article 111798"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143704448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eunsu Kim , Chaewon Lee , Yejin Seo , Dagyeong Hong , Boreum Song , Jiyu Kim , Wookyeong Jeong , Seong-Young Kwon , Dong-Yeon Kim , Ayoung Pyo
{"title":"Synthesis and evaluation of a 68Ga-labeled iodinated benzamide derivative as a PET imaging agent for malignant melanoma","authors":"Eunsu Kim , Chaewon Lee , Yejin Seo , Dagyeong Hong , Boreum Song , Jiyu Kim , Wookyeong Jeong , Seong-Young Kwon , Dong-Yeon Kim , Ayoung Pyo","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111791","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111791","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Malignant melanoma is a highly aggressive skin cancer with increasing prevalence worldwide. The 5-year survival rate for localized malignant melanoma is 90%, but this drops to 6% if metastasis has occurred at diagnosis. Current positron emission tomography (PET) imaging probes, such as 2-deoxy-2-[<sup>18</sup>F]fluoro-D-glucose ([<sup>18</sup>F]FDG), show low sensitivity for metastatic melanoma, underscoring the need for new probes. This study explores the potential of <sup>68</sup>Ga-labeled 2,2′,2″,2‴-(2-(4-(3-(2-((2-(5-iodopicolinamido)ethyl)(methyl)amino)ethyl)thioureido)benzyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetrayl)tetraacetic acid (<sup>68</sup>Ga-MI-0202F1) as a novel PET imaging probe designed for enhanced specificity and sensitivity towards melanin.</div><div>The precursor MI-0202F1 was synthesized from 5-iodopicolinic acid, 2,2′-diamino-<em>N</em>-methyldiethylamine, and 2,2′,2″,2‴-(2-(4-isothiocyanatobenzyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetrayl)tetraacetic acid ((<em>p</em>-SCN-Bn)-DOTA). The precursor was labeled with <sup>68</sup>Ga in a reaction vial at 95°C and pH 5.0 for 10 min. The radiochemical purity of the <sup>68</sup>Ga-labeled compound was determined using radio-thin-layer chromatography. Cellular uptake of the iodinated benzamide derivative was evaluated in the B16F10 cell line (mouse melanoma) following <em>L</em>-tyrosine treatment. MicroPET studies were conducted at 30 and 60 min post-intravenous injection of the labeled complex into B16F10 tumor-bearing mice.</div><div>The non-decay-corrected radiochemical yield was 95.96 ± 3.73% (n = 3), and the radiochemical purity exceeded 98%. <em>In vitro</em> studies demonstrated significantly higher uptake of <sup>68</sup>Ga-MI-0202F1 in <em>L</em>-tyrosine-treated B16F10 cells compared with untreated cells. <em>In vivo</em> PET imaging showed rapid accumulation and sustained retention of <sup>68</sup>Ga-MI-0202F1 in melanoma tumors, with high tumor-to-background ratios.</div><div>Overall, <sup>68</sup>Ga-MI-0202F1 demonstrates potential as an innovative molecular imaging probe for malignant melanoma. Further studies are needed to investigate the potential of MI-0202F1 as a theranostic agent incorporating the radioisotope pairs <sup>68</sup>Ga and <sup>177</sup>Lu.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 111791"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143684762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yongjing Guan , Xianghao Luo , Qiaoyan Jing , Chunping Huang , Huijuan Wang , Deyu Wang , Xiaomin Wei , Yukun Li , Jianhui Lai , Shuyi Wang , Lingyi Wang , Zhiyong Liu
{"title":"Distribution and migration characteristics of 137Cs, 239+240Pu, and natural radioactive nuclides in the soil of Leye Tiankeng, China","authors":"Yongjing Guan , Xianghao Luo , Qiaoyan Jing , Chunping Huang , Huijuan Wang , Deyu Wang , Xiaomin Wei , Yukun Li , Jianhui Lai , Shuyi Wang , Lingyi Wang , Zhiyong Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111793","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111793","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To investigate the distribution characteristics of radioactive nuclides in the soil of typical karst Tiankeng areas, two soil core samples and thirty surface soil samples were collected from the Leye Tiankeng Group, northwest Guangxi province in China. The soil's vertical distribution of <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>232</sup>Th, <sup>226</sup>Ra, and <sup>40</sup>K is uniform. Furthermore, the distribution trends of <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>232</sup>Th, and <sup>226</sup>Ra in the surface soil are similar. The activity range of <sup>239+240</sup>Pu and <sup>137</sup>Cs in surface samples was 0.037 ± 0.008 to 1.680 ± 0.037 Bq/kg and 0.86 ± 0.09 to 17.25 ± 0.38 Bq/kg, respectively. The specific activity ranges of <sup>137</sup>Cs in two core samples were 0.12–4.36 Bq/kg and 0.29−4.76 Bq/kg, respectively, while those of <sup>239+240</sup>Pu in core samples were 0.001–0.321 Bq/kg and 0.004−0.390 Bq/kg, respectively. The atomic ratios of <sup>240</sup>Pu/<sup>239</sup>Pu and the activity ratios of <sup>137</sup>Cs/<sup>239+240</sup>Pu both indicate that the artificial radioactive nuclides in this region originated from atmospheric fallout. The sedimentation rates derived from the distribution curve of <sup>210</sup>Pb<sub>ex</sub> and distribution of <sup>137</sup>Cs and <sup>239+240</sup>Pu in soil exhibit considerable parallel. The distribution of <sup>239+240</sup>Pu and <sup>137</sup>Cs in soil exhibits a high degree of similarity, and the deviations are mainly attributed to the influence of the physical and chemical properties of the soil. Finally, the distribution of two nuclides, <sup>239+240</sup>Pu and <sup>137</sup>Cs, in the research region after 100 years was predicted using the CDE model.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 111793"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143684719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis and thermoluminescent characterization of synthetic hydroxyapatite as a detector for retrospective TL dosimetry","authors":"Teodoro Rivera-Montalvo , Rosalba Alvarez Romero , Silvia J. Vicencio Hernandez , Virgilio Correcher Delgado","doi":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111790","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apradiso.2025.111790","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the present work thermally stimulated luminescence from synthetic hydroxyapatite (SHA) under gamma, high energy electron beam (HEEB) and neutron (n) source were reported. The synthesis of SHA was carried out using the sol-gel method. Thermoluminescent (TL) glow curves of SHA powders were obtained by irradiation with Co-60 gamma radiation sources, high-energy electron beam and neutron-emitting source. The TL curve of HAS under the effect of gamma irradiation exhibited a TL glow curve with two well-defined peaks. The first one is located around 150 °C and the second one is located at 240 °C respectively. When irradiated with a high-energy electron beam, a peak centered at around 250 °C was observed. Meanwhile, when the samples were exposed to a neutron-emitting source, a prominent peak centered at 195 °C and two shoulders located at 245° and 290 °C respectively were observed. Other TL characteristics of SHA under gamma radiation effect were analyzed. Experimental results of SHA under three different ionizing radiation shows three different TL glow curves as well as other TL characteristics show also that SHA can be considered as potential candidate as radiation dosimeter in a retrospective dosimetry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8096,"journal":{"name":"Applied Radiation and Isotopes","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 111790"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143684811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}