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Oral Radiology
Published in: Oral Radiology 3/2019

01-09-2019 | Original Article

Protection evaluation of non-lead radiation-shielding fabric: preliminary exposure-dose study

Authors: Ju Hee Kang, Song Hee Oh, Jung-Il Oh, Seong-Hun Kim, Yong-Suk Choi, Eui-Hwan Hwang

Published in: Oral Radiology | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and shielding performance of a novel recently developed non-lead radiation-shielding fabric containing bismuth oxide (BO-fabric).

Methods

BO-fabric was fabricated using urethane resin and bismuth nanopowder. A dose-measurement method was employed to evaluate the radiation-attenuation characteristics of the shielding fabric in accordance with the Korean Standards standard. The shielding performances (%) were calculated by measuring the radiation doses after lamination with increasing layers of fabric (1–10 layers). The physical performance of the fabric in terms of flexural and abrasion resistances was evaluated by the Korea Apparel Testing and Research Institute (KATRI).

Results

The radiation-attenuation capabilities of one layer of BO-fabric were 58.5, 49.9, and 43.0% at tube voltages of 60, 80, and 100 kVp, respectively. The radiation-shielding performance upon lamination of BO-fabric gradually increased as the number of layers increased. Excellent flexural and abrasion resistances were observed in the KATRI evaluation.

Conclusions

A non-lead radiation-shielding fabric based on urethane resin and bismuth was fabricated and examined, revealing an excellent shielding performance. Owing to the flexibility and simple operation of the fabric, it can be employed for various designs of clothing and protective apparel with many purposes.
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Metadata
Title
Protection evaluation of non-lead radiation-shielding fabric: preliminary exposure-dose study
Authors
Ju Hee Kang
Song Hee Oh
Jung-Il Oh
Seong-Hun Kim
Yong-Suk Choi
Eui-Hwan Hwang
Publication date
01-09-2019
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Published in
Oral Radiology / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 0911-6028
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9674
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-018-0338-8

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