• KEPCO Journal on Electric Power and Energy
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2015

To examine the magnetic shielding effect for carbon-based materials at extremely low frequencies (60 Hz), two types of carbon black (Super-P and Denka Black) and a natural graphite (HC-198) were mixed into organic binder at 10 wt.% to produce a coating solution, and a powder coating with varying thickness was applied on an aluminum disk measuring 88 mm in radius. A device was developed to measure the sheielding effect at extremely low frequencies. A closed circuit was achieved by connecting a transformer and a resistor. The applied voltage was fixed at 65 V, and the magnetic field was measured to being the range of 4.95~5.10 mG. Depending on the thickness of the coating layer, the magnetic field showed a decreasing trend. The maximum decrease in the magnetic field of 38.3% was measured when natural graphite was coated with specimens averaging $455{\mu}m$. This study confirmed that carbon-based materials enable magnetic shielding at extremely low frequencies, and that the magnetic shielding effect can be enhanced by varying the coating thickness.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.184-196
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• 2023

Background: Radiation protection is crucial in various fields due to the harmful effects of radiation. Shielding is used to reduce radiation exposure, but gamma radiation poses challenges due to its high energy and penetration capabilities. Materials and Methods: This work investigates the radiation shielding properties of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) samples containing different weight fraction of tungsten carbide (WC), tungsten trioxide (WO₃), and tungsten disulfide (WS₂). Parameters such as the mass attenuation coefficient (MAC), half-value layer (HVL), mean free path (MFP), effective atomic number (Z_eff), and macroscopic effective removal cross-section for fast neutrons (Σ_R) were calculated using the Phy-X/PSD software. EpiXS simulations were conducted for MAC validation. Results and Discussion: Increasing the weight fraction of the additives resulted in higher MAC values, indicating improved radiation shielding. PVDF-xWC showed the highest percentage increase in MAC values. MFP results indicated that PVDF-0.20WC has the lowest values, suggesting superior shielding properties compared to PVDF-0.20WO₃ and PVDF-0.20WS₂. PVDF-0.20WC also exhibited the highest Z_eff values, while PVDF-0.20WS₂ showed a slightly higher increase in Z_eff at energies of 0.662 and 1.333 MeV. PVDF-0.20WC has demonstrated the highest Σ_R value, indicating effective shielding against fast neutrons, while PVDF-0.20WS₂ had the lowest Σ_R value. The Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport version 5 (MCNP5) simulations showed that PVDF-xWC attenuates gamma radiation more than pure PVDF, significantly decreasing the dose equivalent rate. Conclusion: Overall, this research provides insights into the radiation shielding properties of PVDF mixtures, with PVDF-xWC showing the most promising results.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.301-308
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• 2024

Ceramic materials are being explored as alternatives to toxic lead sheets for radiation shielding due to their favorable properties like durability, thermal stability, and aesthetic appeal. However, crafting effective ceramics for radiation shielding entails complex processes, raising production costs. To investigate local viability, this study evaluated Malaysian ceramic tiles for shielding in diagnostic X-ray rooms. Different ceramics in terms of density and thickness were selected from local manufacturers. Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) characterized ceramic compositions, while Monte Carlo Particle and Heavy Ion Transport code System (MC PHITS) simulations determined Linear Attenuation Coefficient (LAC), Half-value Layer (HVL), Mass Attenuation Coefficient (MAC), and Mean Free Path (MFP) within the 40-150 kV energy range. Comparative analysis between MC PHITS simulations and real setups was conducted. The C3-S9 ceramic sample, known for homogeneous full-color structure, showcased superior shielding attributes, attributed to its high density and iron content. Notably, energy levels considerably impacted radiation penetration. Overall, C3-S9 demonstrated strong shielding performance, underlining Malaysia's potential ceramic tile resources for X-ray room radiation shielding.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.210-214
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• 2006

In order to enhance the electromagnetic shielding efficiency of commercialized cold-rolled steel sheets, we have prepared Ni deposited steel sheets by the electrodeposition method. Surface alloying with Ni and Fe was achieved on a steel sheet by diffusion annealing process. Shielding effectiveness measurement results showed that annealed Ni electrodeposited steel sheets enhanced the shielding efficiency up to about 3 dB in the frequency range of 20 to 200Hz, compared with that of non-deposited steel sheets.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.282-288
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• 2015

몬테카를로 기법을 기반으로 한 모의실험을 통해 방사성 핵종별 주사기 차폐기구의 재질 및 두께에 대한 차폐분석 결과, 텅스텐, 납, 비스무스와 같이 상대적으로 원자번호가 높은 재질의 경우 거의 모든 핵종에서 가장 높은 차폐효과를 보였다. 그러나 $^{18}F$, $^{67}Ga$, $^{111}In$ 선원의 경우, 차폐두께가 낮은 영역에서 저 원자번호 재질보다 더 높은 에너지를 나타냈으나, 이후 증가된 차폐두께에서는 투과되어 도달하는 감마선이 감소하여 더 낮은 에너지 분포를 나타냈다. 그 외 상대적으로 원자번호가 낮은 재질의 경우 구리, 철, 스테인리스강, 황산바륨의 순서로 에너지가 낮은 분포를 나타냈고, 알루미늄, 플라스틱, 콘크리트, 물의 경우 핵종별로 각기 다른 양상을 나타냈으며, 상대적으로 투과된 감마선의 증가로 전체적으로 높은 에너지 분포를 보여 차폐효과가 떨어지는 것으로 나타냈다.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.164-171
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• 2022

The number of facilities using radiation generators increases and related regulations are strengthened, the establishment of a shielding management and evaluation technology has become important. The characteristics of the radiation generator used in previous report differ from those of currently available high-frequency radiation generators. This study aimed to manufacture lead, iron, and concrete shielding materials for the re-verification of half-value layers, tenth-value layers, and attenuation curve. For a comparison of attenuation ratio, iron, lead, and concrete shields were manufactured in this study. The initial dose was measured without shielding materials, and doses measured under different types and thicknesses of shielding material were compared with the initial dose to calculate the transmission rate on 50-300 kVp X-ray. All the three shielding materials showed a tendency to require greater shielding thickness for higher energy. The attenuation graph showed an exponential shape as the thickness decreased and a straight line as the thickness increased. The difference between the measurement results and the previous study, except in extrapolated parts, may be due to the differences in the radiation generation characteristics between the generators used in the two studies. The attenuated graph measured in this study better reflects the characteristics of current radiation generators, which would be more effective for shield designing.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.457-463
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• 1998

방사선물질의 수송 및 저장용기 등에 사용되는 에폭시수지계 중섣자 차폐재, KNS-201, KNS-301 및 KNS-601을 제조하였다. 기본물질은 개질 및 수소 첨가된 비스페놀 A형 그리고 노블락형 에폭시수지이며, 첨가제로는 수산화알루미늄 및 탄화붕소이다. 이들 중성자 차폐재들의 열적 및 역학적 성질 및 재방사선성 등을 평가하기 위해 여러 특성시험을 행하였다. 조사된 제반 특성들은 열분해온도;$257~280^{\circ}C$, 열전도도;0.95~1.14W/m.K, 열팽창계수 ;0.77~1.26x$10^{-6}$$^{\circ}$$C^{-1}$, 연소특성;$800^{\circ}C$이하, 평균연소시간;5초 이하, 평균연소길이 ;5mm 이하, 인장강도;2.5~3.2Kg/$\textrm{mm}^2$,압축강도:13.2~15.2kg/$\textrm{mm}^2$ 굴곡강도:5.2~604Kg/$\textrm{mm}^2$ 등을 나타냈다. 전반적으로 개발된 중성자 차폐재들의 관련 특성들이 외국에서 사용되는 중성자 차폐재, NS-4-RF보다 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 KNS-601의 내방사선성이 KNS-201과 KNS-301보다 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 KNS-601의 내방사선이 KNS-201과 KNS-301보다 우수한 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2019

마그네틱 프로브와 노이즈 소스의 근거리장에 금속 차폐막이 놓여있을 때 차폐막 두께에 따른 EMI 차폐효과를 분석하였다. 노이즈 소스로는 마이크로스트립 라인을 이용하였으며, 금속 차폐막 재료로는 그래파이트와 페라이트를 선정하였다. 마그네틱 프로브는 IEC 61967-6 방식을 적용하여 마그네틱 프로브를 이용한 전자기 방사 측정 방법을 사용하였다. 마이크로스트립 라인과 마그네틱 프로브 사이의 투과계수를 분석하였고, 둘 사이의 거리는 단일 차폐막일 경우 1 mm, 다중 차폐막일 경우 5 mm로 수행하였다. 차폐막의 두께는 5 um, 10 um, 30 um, 50 um 으로 변화시켰다. 주파수를 150 kHz에서 1 GHz까지 변화시켰을 경우 최대 44.9 dB의 SE(Shielding Effectiveness)를 얻었다.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.31-36
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• 2004

연자성 차폐필름에 대하여 ASTM 방법 및 2-port flanged coaxial line 방법으로 RF (radio-frequency) 영역에서 전자기파 차폐특성을 측정하여 원역장에서의 차폐요인을 정량적으로 분석하였다. 4-13.5 GHz의 고주파 영역에서 연자성 차폐필름의 차폐효과는 반사손실에 의한 효과가 아니라 주로 흡수손실에 의한 차폐효과를 가졌다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.279-283
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• 2016

In this study, we intended to achieve both antibacterial properties and electromagnetic shielding using the Al-doped ZnO (AZO) films. FTS (Facial Target Sputtering) magnetron sputtering was used for the AZO thin films instead of the conventional RF sputtering because the FTS sputtering could avoid the damage for the plasma as well as fabrication of thin films with a high quality. The 300-nm thick AZO thin films grown on glass substrate showed a resistivity of about $7{\times}10^{-4}{\Omega}-cm$ and a transmittance of about 90% at a wavelength of 550 nm. AZO thin films were investigated for the electromagnetic shielding effectiveness measured by 2-port network method at 1.5 ~ 3 GHz. The AZO (300 nm)/glass films showed an EMI shielding effectiveness of approximately 27 dB. An antibacterial effect was measured by the film attachment method (JIS Z 2801). The percent reductions of bacteria by AZO films were 99.99668% and 99.99999% against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, respectively.