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Öğe A closer look to dose assessment and radiation shielding characteristics of concrete doped magnetite irradiated with 252Cf mixed radiation radionuclide: A Watt Fission approach and Doppler effect(Elsevier Ltd., 2025) Malidarreh, Roya Boudaghi; Almousa, N.; Akkurt, İskender; Issa, Shams A.M.; Zakaly, Hesham M.H.Nuclear radiation emitted by fusion reactors, nuclear power plants, and medical establishments presents potential risks to living organisms personnel, necessitating the implementation of protective measures. To enhance radiation protection for patients workers, various materials can be utilized. Concrete, augmented with various additives, has historically acted as a shielding material. Hence, recent research has predominantly focused on enhancing concrete's ability to attenuate the harmful energy emitted by nuclear sources through modifications to its composition. Accordingly, in the present work, the dose evaluation and radiation shielding characteristics of a range of concrete magnetite (CM) formulations designated as CM-0 (control sample), CM-25, CM-50, CM-75, and CM-100 have been analyzed using MCNPX Monte Carlo (MC) approach and theoretical computations concerning 252Cf mixed radiation radionuclide. In this work, the Watt Fission distribution was employed to derive the neutron spectrum of CM samples, and findings have been thoroughly elucidated in the presence and absence of the specified samples. Then, utilizing the Doppler Effect, the gamma photon spectrum within shielding materials exposed to a spontaneous fission 252Cf source is extracted and characterized. Estimation of Half Value Thickness (HVT) and Mean Free Path (MFP) are provided across a broad spectrum of energy levels. The analysis confirms the successful development of a new type of concrete magnetite (CM) sample that exhibits lower radiation exposure compared to the control sample. This study offers valuable insights into the use of concrete in shielding against mixed radiation radionuclides and opens the door for future research involving similar materials. Specifically, the CM-100 sample demonstrated the lowest half-value thickness (HVT) and provided the most effective reduction of both neutron and gamma radiation. The findings suggest that increasing the concentration of magnetite in concrete greatly enhances its ability to shield against mixed neutron-gamma radiation. This innovation has promising potential for applications in radiation protection, particularly within nuclear reactors and medical facilities. The CM-100 sample showed a notable improvement, achieving an HVT of 0.012 cm and a dose rate reduction of 2.95 × 10−9 Sv.h−1, in contrast to the control sample (CM-0), which had an HVT of 10.358 cm and an equivalent dose rate of 2.84 × 10−9 Sv.h−1. These results underscore the superior shielding properties of the magnetite-doped concrete formulations. © 2024 Elsevier LtdÖğe Bacterial MgSe complex nanoparticle synthesis and electrical characterization of fabricated Ag/MgSe/p-Si hetero-structure under dark and illumination(Cell Press, 2023) Cakici, T.; Ozdal, O. Gur; Almousa, N.; Yildiz, F.; Khalil, H.; Ene, Antoaneta; Zakaly, Hesham M. H.The Pseudomonas aeruginosa OG1 strain was used in the bacterial synthesis of MgSe compound nanoparticles. The obtained samples were subsequently shaped into nanocrystalline MgSe films, and their optical, structural, morphological, and electrical properties were assessed on glass and p-Si substrates. Structural and morphological characterizations showed that the fabricated thin film samples have a polycrystalline structure with high quality and uniform grain sizes. The MgSe films produced on glass substrates exhibit a direct spectral band gap of 2.53 eV, according to optical measurements. The Ag/MgSe/p-Si layered diode structure was fabricated using the produced MgSe nanoparticles and then characterized by electrical properties. Electrical measurements were carried out under these two conditions to assess the effects of dark and illumination conditions on the band dynamics of the heterostructure devices. Under illumination, the barrier height decreased while the interface density states distribution increased. These measurements showed that using bacterial-assisted grown MgSe nanocrystalline films, the developed Ag/MgSe/ p-Si device structure exhibited a remarkable photoresponse and stable rectifying property. Green synthesis methods for the production of these nanocrystalline materials have the potential to offer low-cost alternatives for photosensitive applications.Öğe Detailed investigation of mechanical and gamma-ray shielding capabilities of zinc, bismuth, and niobium-doped Tellurite glasses(Elsevier Ltd., 2025) Almousa, N.; Issa, Shams A.M.; El-Shamy, N.T.; Ali, Ahmed H.; Zakaly, Hesham M.H.This study presents a comprehensive examination of the glass systems consisting of TeO2, ZnO, Bi2O3, and Nb2O5. The objective is to assess their suitability as radiation shielding materials and analyze their mechanical characteristics. Analysis of TZBN1's mass attenuation coefficients (MAC) was conducted using FLUKA modeling and XCOM. The findings indicated that TZBN1 had the highest Mean Absolute Change (MAC) at low energy levels (0.02 MeV), measured 38.547 cm2/g. These findings suggest that TZBN1 has a more favorable photoelectric effect interaction. Over energies beyond 20 MeV, TZBN4 has exceptional performance in comparison to other samples, with a mass attenuation coefficient (MAC) of 0.043996 cm2/g. These findings suggest an improved capacity to provide protection against high-energy photons. The density of the glass substrates is an essential factor, and TZBN4 exhibits a peak density of 6.15 g/cm³. Consequently, it exhibits a reduced gamma-ray transmission factor (TF), thereby underscoring its efficacy in mitigating gamma radiation. Based on the Makishima and Mackenzie model, TZBN1 exhibits the greatest Young's Modulus, measured at around 814.67 kJ/mol per PD. These findings suggest that TZBN1 exhibits the highest level of mechanical strength and stiffness among the glasses examined. In contrast, TZBN4 exhibits the lowest Young's Modulus of 453.47 kJ/mol per PD, making it potentially appropriate for certain applications that need flexibility. The results underscore the importance of glass chemical composition in tailoring materials for radiation protection and mechanical robustness. The glasses composed of TeO2, ZnO, Bi2O3, and Nb2O5, namely TZBN4, are regarded as very promising for applications that need efficient shielding against high-energy photons, while also providing material flexibility and strength. This paper presents a substantial framework for selecting and creating glass materials for the goal of providing safe shielding in the domains of medicine, industry, and nuclear facilities. © 2024 Elsevier LtdÖğe Enhancing radiation shielding transmission factors and mechanical Robustness of borosilicate glasses through Bi2O3 modification: A comprehensive study(Elsevier Ltd, 2024) Almousa, N.; Issa, S.A.M.; Tekin, H.O.; Rammah, Y.S.; Mostafa, A.M.A.; Sen, Baykal, D.; Alshammari K.The mechanical behavior and gamma radiation attenuation features of borosilicate glasses with chemical compositions 16ZnO–8BaO-5.5SiO2-0.5Sb2O3-(70-x)B2O3/xBi2O3 are extensively investigated. Makishima-Mackenzie principle, Monte Carlo code, and Phy-X/PSD software are utilized in terms of determining these properties. Our results showed that the total packing density (Vt) decreased from 0.634851 to 0.571458, while the total dissociation energy increased from 26.612 (kJ/cm3) to 29.652 (kJ/cm3) for S1-glass (with 10 mol% of Bi2O3) and S5-glass (with 30 mol% Bi2O3). All elastic moduli are enhanced by increasing the Bi2O3 additive in the investigated glasses. Poisson's ratio was decreased from 0.281226 for S1-glass to 0.256957 for S5-glass. In terms of gamma-ray shielding parameters; linear (?) and mass attenuation (?m) coefficients for the rich glass sample with B2O3 (S5) possess the highest values among all investigated (S1–S5) samples. The glass sample S5 is reported with the lowest values of tenth (TVL) and half (HVL) value layers among all studied glasses. In addition, the exposure (EBF) and energy absorption (EABF) bulidup factors were decreased with increasing the amount of Bi2O3 reinforcement for mean free path values from 0.5 to 40 mfp. The lowest possible levels of attenuation (minimum transmission) were measured at a thickness of 3 cm for all of the glass samples. © 2024 Elsevier LtdÖğe Exploring elastic mechanics and radiation shielding efficacy in neodymium(III)-enhanced zinc tellurite glasses: a theoretical and applied physics perspective(Islamic Azad University, 2023) Zakaly, H.M.H.; Rammah, Y.S.; Issa, S.A.M.; Almousa, N.; El-Refaey, A.M.; Shams, M.S.The present work scrutinizes the radiation protection features and mechanical characteristics of neodymium zinc-tellurite of composition [(TeO2)70-(ZnO)30]1?x-(Nd2O3)x: x = 0 ? 5 mol% in steps of 1 (TZNd1 – 5). The Makishima–Mackenzie’s model was adopted for the computation of the Poisson’s ratio (PR) and elastic moduli. WinXcom and EXABCal software’s were performed to evaluate the radiation shielding parameters and buildup factors, respectively of TZNd-glasses. Results revealed that the increasing of Nd2O3 concentration in TZNd-glasses from 1 to 5 mol% had a positive effect on their elastic parameters: Young’s modulus increased from 53.13 to 54.81 GPa, bulk modulus changed from 31.95-33.65 GPa, and the PR varied from 0.222 to 0.228 for TZNd1 to TZNd5. There was a small increase in the Z/A as the Nd content increased, which leads to slight increase in TMSP of the particles. The mass attenuation coefficient (µm) increased in the order TZNd1 < TZNd2 < TZNd3 < TZNd4 < TZNd5. The maximum value of LAC obtained at 15 keV were 246, 249, 253, 257, and 260 cm?1 for TZNd1, TZNd2, TZNd3, TZNd4, and TZNd5, respectively. The HVT varies inversely with the linear attenuation coefficient. Throughout the considered energy spectrum the range of Ze f f for the glasses varied from 22.65 ?40.22, 22.64 ?40.25, 22.64 ?40.29, 22.63 ?40.32, and 22.63 ?40.36 for TZNd1, TZNd2, TZNd3, TZNd4, and TZNd5, respectively. The values of fast neutron removal cross section ?R showed a steady increase as the partial densities of Nd and oxygen of the TZNd-glass systems increased. Generally, one can conclude that the additive of Nd2O3 to TeO2-ZnO glasses leads to enhance their mechanical properties and increase their ability to absorb neutron and photon to apply in nuclear medicine applications. © 2023, Islamic Azad University. All rights reserved.Öğe Gamma-ray shielding evaluation of highly-dense PBSCCx-glasses: experimental and simulation study(Springer, 2024) Almousa, N.; Issa, Shams A. M.; Saudi, H. A.; Rammah, Y. S.; Mostafa, A. M. A.; Ene, Antoaneta; Saif, M. A.; Zakaly, Hesham M. H.In this study, comprehensive experimental measurements have been achieved to assess the gamma shielding properties of the five unique compositions and highly dense PBSCCx-glass (4.13-4.51 g/cm3) at selected gamma-ray energies (81-2614 keV). Several significant radiation shielding factors, such as mass attenuation coefficient, half value layer, and Radiation protection efficiency (RPE), have been determined. The experimental outcome data agrees with those obtained via FLUKA codes. The PBSCCx-glasses possessed mu values as: 0.2813, 0.2881, 0.2939, 0.2999, and 0.3065 cm2/g for PBSCC00, PBSCC2.5, PBSCC5.0, PBSCC7.5, and PBSCC10 at 0.662 MeV, respectively. At all selected energy, PBSCC10 glasses (10 wt%) reported the lowest T1/2 with a reduction of up to 92% at 2.614 MeV compared to PBSCC00 and recorded the. Furthermore, PBSCC10 has the highest RPE. These findings demonstrate that the PBSCC10 glass exhibits excellent attenuation properties when compared to other tested materials. Through systematic variation of CeO2 concentrations and comparison of experimental data with FLUKA simulation results, the study provided a comprehensive analysis of gamma shielding properties, validating findings and enhancing understanding of how different CeO2 levels impact radiation attenuation. That provides novel insights into the optimal composition for enhanced gamma-ray shielding.Öğe Harnessing Fe2O3 to improve HAP composites: Investigating radiation shielding, mechanical attributes, and magnetic field effects(Elsevier Ltd., 2025) Almousa, N.; Malidarreh, Roya Boudaghi; Issa, Shams A.M.; Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin; Akkurt, İskender; Zakaly, Hesham M.H.Hydroxyapatite (HAP) bio-composites play a prominent role in addressing the reparative and replacement needs of human bone and dental tissues. Despite the suboptimal mechanical characteristics inherent in pure HAP, strength and durability enhancements have been achieved by incorporating various alloys and materials. The provided study delves into the radiation shielding and mechanical attributes of Fe2O3-reinforced HAP composites intended for use as implants, featuring Fe2O3 concentrations at 0.0, 2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 wt%. In addition, by leveraging the robust FLUKA Monte Carlo simulation code, the study explores the composites' response to the magnetic field. The findings suggest that augmenting the Fe2O3 content improves radiation shielding and mechanical properties in the chosen samples. Furthermore, in the absence of a magnetic field, the particles' spatial distribution (contour curves) exhibits symmetry along the X-axis. Nonetheless, a discernible pattern becomes apparent upon exposure to a magnetic field of Bx = 5 micro Tesla. The data extracted from this article can be used for medical and therapeutic applications and subsequent studies. © 2024 Elsevier LtdÖğe Nitrogen plasma synthesis of flexible supercapacitors based on reduced graphene oxide/aloe vera/carbon nanotubes nanocomposite(Springer Japan Kk, 2023) Atta, M. M.; Zakaly, Hesham M. H.; Almousa, N.; Reheem, A. M. Abdel; Madani, M.; Kandil, Usama. F.; Henaish, A. M. A.Flexible supercapacitors (FS) are ideal as power backups for upcoming stretchable electronics due to their high power density and good mechanical compliance. However, lacking technology for FS mass manufacturing is still a significant obstacle.The present study describes a novel method for preparing FS based on reduced graphene oxide (RGO) using the N+ plasma technique, in which N+ reduces graphene oxide on the surface of a cotton/polyester substrate. The effect of aloe vera (AV) as a natural reducing & capping agent and carbon nanotubes (CNT) as nanoconductors on the electrochemical performance of the electrodes is studied. FESEM and XPS were employed to investigate the electrodes' structural and chemical composition of electrodes. The galvanostatic charge-discharge curves of electrodes revealed the enhancement of the electrochemical activity of the as-prepared electrode upon additions of AV and CNT. The areal capacitance of the RGO, RGO/AV, and RGO/AV/CNT supercapacitors at 5 mV/s was 511, 1244.5, and 1879 mF/cm(2), respectively. The RGO electrode showed capacitive retention of 80.9% after 2000 cycles enhanced to 89.7% and 92% for RGO/AV and RGO/AV/CNT electrodes, respectively. The equivalent series resistance of the RGO electrode was 126.28 & omega;, decreased to 56.62 and 40.06 & omega; for RGO/AV and RGO/AV/CNT electrodes, respectively.Öğe Nitrogen plasma synthesis of flexible supercapacitors based on reduced graphene oxide/aloe vera/carbon nanotubes nanocomposite (Jun, 10.1007/s42823-023-00548-6, 2023)(Springer Japan Kk, 2023) Atta, M. M.; Zakaly, Hesham M. H.; Almousa, N.; Reheem, A. M. Abdel; Madani, M.; Kandil, Usama. F.; Henaish, A. M. A.[Abstract Not Available]Öğe Optimizing structural, morphological, optical, and photon attenuation properties of AZO nanocrystals for radiation shielding(Elsevier, 2024) Almousa, N.; Hassan, Ahmed M.; Issa, Shams A. M.; Obiedallah, Fatma M.; Zakaly, Hesham M. H.The study has been carried out to check the influence of different Al contents (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 at.%) in the structure and morphology of Al-doped ZnO nanocrystals (AZO NCs) by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDXS), as well as the optical properties by using the UV-vis-NIR double-beam spectrophotometer within the wavelength of 300-1100 nm. XRD pattern shows a polycrystalline behavior and strong orientation and shifts in the peaks toward higher diffraction angles for AZO NCs with a hexagonal structure, and the crystallite size reduces from 28 +/- 4 nm to 16 +/- 4 nm as the Al concentration rises. SEM analysis revealed that the AZO NCs exhibit dense crystal grains with sharp edges. With increasing Al concentration, AZO NCs exhibited an increase in the optical bandgap from 3.16 eV to 3.57 eV. The study of the photon attenuation characteristics and radiation shielding properties of the AZO NCs has been assessed. For varying concentrations of Al, the corresponding mass attenuation coefficient (GMAC) and linear attenuation coefficient (GLAC) were determined for different energies of the incident photons. The calculated results showed that the GMAC value dropped with a rise in the Al concentration and a fall in photon energy. However, the GLAC value increased with the increasing population density. This further extends to studying the effect of higher Al contents on reducing the effective half-value layer (GHVL) based on the thickness of the shielding. Accordingly, the present work extends further to find the effective atomic number (Zeff) and mean free path (GM & Oslash;) with respect to correlations in photon energy and Al content. However, the trends differed across the energies for evaluating the exposure buildup factor (EBF). But, in general, the present findings from this study can be used to develop Pb-free, effective radiation shielding materialsÖğe Probing the elasticity and radiation protection potential of neodymium(III) doped zinc and niobium tellurite glasses: An integrated simulated and applied physics perspective(Elsevier, 2023) Zakaly, Hesham M. H.; Nabil, Islam M.; Issa, Shams A. M.; Almousa, N.; Khattari, Z. Y.; Rammah, Y. S.The present work scrutinizes the radiation protection features and mechanical characteristics of neodymium zinc-tellurite of composition (TeO2)(75)-(ZnO)(10) - (Nb2O5)(15-x) - (Nd2O3)(x): x = 0-9 mol%. An MCNP Monte Carlo simulation code and Phy-X software were performed to evaluate the radiation shielding parameters (e.g., linear attenuation coefficient (mu), mass attenuation coefficient (mu(m)), half value layer (H-1/2), etc. of the investigated TZNNd(x) glasses. Results revealed that the increasing of Nd2O3 concentration in TZNNd-glasses from 1 to 9 mol% had a positive effect on their elastic parameters: Young's modulus increased from 52.949 to 55.44 GPa, bulk modulus changed from 31.189 to 34.411 GPa, and the PR varied from 0.217 to 0.228 for TZNNd1 to TZNNd5. Compared to prior research on similar compositions, our findings indicate a more pronounced enhancement in both mechanical and Radiation shielding properties, suggesting an optimized composition strategy. The linear attenuation coefficient (mu) increased in the order TZNNd0 < TZNNd3 < TZNNd5 < TZNNd7 < TZNNd9. The half-value layer varies inversely with the linear attenuation coefficient and varies from 0.004 to 3.600 cm for TZNNd0, 0.003-3.453 cm for TZNNd3, 0.003-3.346 cm for TZNNd5, 0.003-3.253 cm for TZNNd7, and 0.003-3.159 cm for TZNNd9. Throughout the considered energy spectrum, the range of Z(eff) for the glasses varied from 44.98 to 30.51, 46.31 - 31.51, 47.13 - 32.18, 47.89 - 32.85, and 48.61 - 33.53 for TZNNd0, TZNNd3, TZNNd5, TZNNd7, and TZNNd9, respectively. Also, the values of fast neutron removal cross-section Sigma(R) were calculated and showed a steady increase as the partial densities of Nd and oxygen of the TZNNd-glass systems increased. The FNRCS (Sigma(R)) of the TZNNd glass samples have FNRCS values of 0.093, 0.106, 0.107, 0.108, and 0.109 cm(-1) for TZNNd0, TZNNd3, TZNNd5, TZNNd7, and TZNNd9, respectively Generally, one can conclude that the additive of Nd2O3 to Nb2O5-TeO2-ZnO glasses enhances their mechanical properties and increases their ability to absorb neutrons and photons to apply in nuclear medicine applications.Öğe Synthesis, physical, optical, and transmission properties of terbium oxide-reinforced quinary borate glasses for radiation protection(Elsevier Ltd., 2024) Zakaly, Hesham M.H.; Abouhaswa, A.S.; Issa, Shams A.M.; Almousa, N.; Tekin, Hüseyin OzanThis study explores the synthesis and characterization of borate glasses doped with varying concentrations of Terbium oxide (Tb4O7). Using the conventional melt-quench method, we investigated the effects of Tb4O7 on the physical, optical, gamma-ray shielding, and mechanical properties of the glass samples. Our findings indicate a significant increase in density with higher Tb4O7 content, attributed to the high molecular weight and density of Tb4O7. Optical properties assessed through UV–Vis spectroscopy revealed increased absorption intensity, a red shift in the absorption edge, and a decrease in the optical band gap, demonstrating enhanced optical absorption and refractive indices. Gamma-ray shielding effectiveness, evaluated using mass attenuation coefficients, half-value layers, and mean free paths, showed superior performance with higher Tb4O7 concentrations. The effective atomic number also increased, enhancing gamma-ray attenuation capabilities. Additionally, the elastic modulus of the glasses improved with higher Tb4O7 content, providing better mechanical stability. Our findings indicate that the density increased from 3.52 g/cm³ for undoped samples to 3.92 g/cm³ for the glass containing 2 mol% Tb4O7. Optical absorption measurements revealed a red shift in the absorption edge from 345.46 nm to 369.54 nm, with a corresponding decrease in the optical band gap from 3.48 eV to 3.18 eV. Gamma-ray shielding performance improved significantly, with the mass attenuation coefficient (GMAC) rising from 0.115 cm2/g to 0.162 cm2/g, while the half-value layer (GHVL) decreased from 3.22 cm to 2.86 cm. Additionally, the elastic modulus increased by 11.58 % as Tb4O7 content increased. These results suggest that Tb4O7-doped borate glasses significantly improve density, optical absorption, gamma-ray shielding, and mechanical strength. Finally, Increasing Tb4O7 content in borate glasses substantially enhances their multifunctional properties, making them suitable for advanced radiation shielding applications. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l.Öğe Tailoring perovskite ceramics for improved structure, vibrational behaviors and radiation protection: The role of lanthanum in PbTiO3(Elsevier, 2024) Almousa, N.; Issa, Shams A. M.; Salem, M. M.; Darwish, Moustafa A.; Serag, Eman N.; Nazrin, S. N.; Zakaly, Hesham M. H.This study investigates the characteristics of lanthanum (La)-doped lead titanate (PbLaxTi(1-3x/4)O3 where, x = 0.0, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06, 0.08, and 0.1), a type of perovskite ceramic. It specifically focuses on analyzing its structure, vibrational properties, and efficacy in shielding against radiation. The prepared samples are investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), which clarified that the small doping of La (x <= 0.06) produced the required phase, and increasing the La doping (x > 0.06) produced nonrequired phases (secondary phase). Also, increasing the La doping converted the crystal symmetry from tetragonal to cubic, which was confirmed by the tetragonality raio (c/a) calculations. Also, the samples are investigated by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to confirm the XRD results. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) examination clarified that the prepared samples were in the nanoscale range with a maximum crystallite size value of around 70 nm. In addition, the shielding effectiveness of all the prepared samples was theoretically evaluated using the Phy-X/PDS program by considering characteristics such as the linear attenuation coefficient (G(LAC)), mean free path (G(MFP)), transmission factor (TF), and radiation protection efficiency (RPE). Increasing the La concentration increases the theoretical density to 4.98 gm/cm3 at x = 0.1, leading to low TF and G(MFP) values and high G(LAC) values. This produces samples with high attenuation to radiation and high shielding effectiveness.
