Gold nanoparticle effect on dose and DNA damage enhancement in the vicinity of gold nanoparticles
December 2024
This study uses Monte Carlo simulations to examine the dose enhancement effect of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in radiation therapy and its effects on DNA damage. Using the GATE- 9.0 and Geant4-DNA packages,...
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Major and trace elements determination in organic and conventional Moroccan vegetables using the k0-standardisation method of neutron activation analysis
December 2024
The aim of the present work is the determination of different essential (minor and trace) elements found in five Moroccan vegetables collected from large commercial markets in Kenitra city, Morocco,...
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Coulomb interaction dependence of optimal energy to synthesize superheavy elements
December 2024
The production of superheavy elements beyond Z = 118 remains unattained through both cold and hot fusion techniques, primarily due to inadequate fusion reaction optimization involving projectile–target...
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A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations
December 2024
This work aims to study the response function of a 2″×2″ NaI(Tl) scintillation detector using Monte Carlo simulations. A precise mathematical model of the NaI(Tl) scintillator was developed using both...
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Correlation between microscopic degradation mechanism and macroscopic mechanical property of epoxy resin based on low molecular weight radiolysis products
December 2024
Low molecular weight radiolysis products play an important role in the performance change and degradation mechanism of polymer materials. In this study, the radiolysis products with low molecular weight...
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Temperature distribution in the PGAA system: Collimator, shutter, and filter in TRIGA Mark II reactor
September 2024
This article examines the impact of temperature on the steel collimator cap and the primary beam shutter. These components will be used to implement the Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis (PGAA) technique...
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Radiological impact of hydrocarbon waste release on drinking water of ughievwen and udu communities, delta state Nigeria
September 2024
Well water quality has been characterized with constant and continuous changes via the interaction of rock, soil and natural nano-filters which terminates at the aquiferous layer for clean well-water...
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Feasibility of producing 225Ac via thermal neutron irradiation of 226Ra: A systematic theoretical study
September 2024
With a suitable half-life and abundant radiolabeling strategy, 225Ac has become one of the most promising radionuclides in the area of targeted alpha therapy. However, limited radionuclide supply is...
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Evaluation of Potassium-40 and Uranium-238 activities and radiological risk in Missour, Morocco soils using gamma spectrometry
September 2024
The objective of this study is to assess natural activity in soil to estimate potential radiological risks for the population. Given that soil is inherently radioactive and can reach hazardous levels,...
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Structural insights into soft matter materials via spin echo small angle neutron scattering and small angle neutron scattering
September 2024
The recent advancements in neutron scattering technologies in China, with the development of China's first Spin-Echo Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SESANS) spectrometer at China Mianyang Research Reactor...
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Exploring the impact of anode material on X-ray photon fluence and characteristics: A Monte Carlo simulation study
June 2024
This study investigates the critical significance of anode material selection in defining the energy spectrum and properties of X-ray photons in medical physics applications. Using the GATE platform...
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Temperature feedback reactivity analysis for LEU-Fuelled SLOWPOKE-2 research reactor using DRAGON5 and DONJON5 codes
June 2024
The purpose of this study is to provide a new deterministic model for the SLOWPOKE-2 nuclear research reactor at École Polytechnique de Montréal (EPM) with LEU (Low Enriched Uranium) core. Using the...
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Strategic analysis for advancing Morocco's nuclear infrastructure using PESTELE framework
June 2024
Morocco's exploration of nuclear energy aligns with both climate goals and national energy ambitions, offering a promising low-carbon alternative to conventional fossil fuels. Despite the nation's significant...
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Simulating the impact of electron beam energy deposition on lead target temperature
June 2024
This study delves into the thermal dynamics induced by an electron beam sourced from the CIRCE III accelerator, focusing on a lead target previously employed at the National Centre for Nuclear Science...
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Determination of 58Fe/54Fe isotope ratios in Chang’E-5 lunar regolith by instrumental neutron activation analysis
March 2024
Traditionally, the determination of isotope ratios is analyzed by mass spectrometry (MS) method, which is usually destructive to sample (i.e., sample dissolution). Furthermore, the 58Fe abundance (0.282%)...
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Design of emergency solar energy system adjacent the nuclear power plant to prevent nuclear accidents and increase safety
March 2024
Providing sufficient energy in emergency situations in nuclear power plants is of great importance due to their crucial role in improving power plant safety and eliminating disasters....
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The blackening of organotin catalyzed silicone adhesive via low dose rate gamma irradiation
March 2024
Low dose rate gamma irradiation blackening effect of organotin catalyzed silicone adhesive is presented. When the total dose accumulated to 350 kGy at low dose rate (0.03 Gy/s), there is a significant...
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Adsorption of molybdenum (VI) from wastewater using a metal-organic framework material
March 2024
With the aim of removing 99Mo from radioactive wastewater, a metal-organic framework Zr-MOF and its functionalized derivatives (Zr-MOF-SO4 and Zr-MOF-C2O4) were prepared as adsorbents, and characterized...
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Crystallization in blend of polycaprolactone and high molecular weight polyethylene oxide
December 2023
The concentration distribution in blend of polyethylene oxide (PEO)/polycaprolactone (PCL) and subsequent crystallization were investigated with differential scanning calorimetry, in-situ small angle...
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The lifetime distribution of finite fission chain group around the prompt criticality
December 2023
In order to describe the behavior of finite fission chains in a fission system initiated by a δ neutron source, we present the conception of the finite fission chains group (FFCG). The group is the...
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Computer simulation of tritium release behavior of Li4SiO4 ceramic breeder with an improved packed bed model
September 2023
In order to have a deep understanding of the tritium migration and release mechanisms in ceramic breeders, computer simulation of the tritium release behavior of Li4SiO4 ceramic breeder was performed...
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Thermodynamics of Thorium(IV) complexes with N-methylethylenediamine-N,Nʹ,Nʹ-triacetate in aqueous solutions: Potentiometry and microcalorimetry
September 2023
The thermodynamic parameters of the complexes of Th with N-methylethylenediamine-N,Nʹ,Nʹ-triacetic acid (MEDTA; denoted as H3L with three dissociable protons) were studied. Potentiometry and microcalorimetry...
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A systematic study on complementary metal-oxide semiconductor technology (CMOS) and Internet of Things (IOT) for radioactive leakage detection in nuclear plant
September 2023
Although nuclear power plants produce about 20% of India's power, the risk posed by radioactive leakage is considerable. Radiation leakage detection devices must be installed in all nuclear power plants...
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A comparative study of adsorption properties of zirconium (IV) phosphonates for removal of 90Sr
June 2023
With as goal of improving on traditional α-ZrP, four zirconium phosphonate materials were prepared as potential adsorbents for the removal of 90Sr from nuclear wastewater. A typical sol–gel method was...
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XPS determination of the uranium valences in U3O8
June 2023
Uranium oxides are tightly related to the whole nuclear fuel cycle in the nuclear industry. However, the understanding of the chemical states in mixed valence uranium oxides remains scattered and deserves...
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