Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites for X-Rays Shielding

<p>This book focuses on the processing materials design characterisation and properties of polymer composites and nanocomposites for use as electromagnetic radiation shielding materials and to enhance radiation shielding capacity in order to meet the safety requirements for use in medical X-ray imaging facilities. It presents an in-depth analysis of materials synthesis methods such as melt-mixing ion-implantation solution casting and electrospinning. In addition it measures the X-ray attenuation behaviour of fabricated composites and nanocomposites in four major types of X-ray equipment namely general radiography mammography X-ray absorption spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy units. Given its scope the book will benefit researchers engineers scientists and practitioners in the fields of medical imaging diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy. </p>