The present invention provides a new device in which the influence of -ray is reduced, and a composition for forming an organic layer. The device of the present invention includes an -ray source, an electronic circuit influenced by -ray, and an organic layer including an -ray shielding agent, in which an -ray shielding ability X of the -ray shielding agent is 0.50 or less.

A radiation scatter protection system designed to attach to an X-ray table to limit exposure to radiation for both medical staff and patient. The radiation scatter protection system includes an arm board adapted to be disposed around an arm of the patient; an arm board shielding including one large sheet of shielding extending downward from the X-ray table and a plurality of additional sheets of shielding, removably mounted to the arm board; a sand bag shield including a plurality of sheets of top shielding and a plurality of sheets of bottom shielding which connect to an elongated, cylindrical sandbag; a side curtain shield hanging from the X-ray table; and a throw shield.

A radiation shielding sheet includes a fiber and a granular radiation shielding material, in which the fiber and the radiation shielding material are integrally formed into the shape of a sheet.

Disclosed is a composite material, comprising a polymer, a plurality of metal nanoparticles, and a surface-modifying agent (e.g., nanocellulose). Also disclosed is a method for shielding a subject from electromagnetic radiation, comprising placing one or more composite materials between the subject and a source of electromagnetic radiation, thereby reducing a dose of electromagnetic radiation received by the subject.

Radiation-shielding composite materials and their methods of manufacture. Such methods may include adding a metal hydride to a hardenable matrix precursor, adding a reinforcing material to the hardenable matrix precursor, and hardening the matrix precursor to form a composite material that incorporates the reinforcing material and the metal hydride in a solid matrix. The resulting radiation-shielding composite materials are configured to attenuate incident radiation, and may be used in the construction of panels, laminate structures, buildings, and aerospace vehicles, among others.

A radiation shielding sheet of the present invention includes a fiber and a granular radiation shielding material, in which the fiber and the radiation shielding material are integrally formed into the shape of a sheet.

Radiation shield and methods for manufacturing a radiation shield are provided herein, the method includes identifying a substrate for the radiation shield; identifying at least one material for cold spraying on the substrate; applying by cold spray a coating of the at least one material on the substrate thereby obtaining a radiation shield. The radiation shield is lighter, thinner, and more efficient compared to conventional radiation shields.

The present application provides a preparation method for a core-shell structured tungsten/gadolinium oxide functional fiber for X and ? ray protection, comprising: first preparing a core-shell structured tungsten/gadolinium oxide powder; preparing a W@Gd.sub.2O.sub.3/PP blended melt from the powder; and preparing a W@Gd.sub.2O.sub.3/PP composite fiber from the blended melt. The core-shell structured tungsten/gadolinium oxide functional fiber prepared by the method can play a role in synergistic protection in the aspect of radiation protection, eliminate a weak protection area, and effectively absorb secondary radiation generated by radiation. Secondly, the prepared functional fiber has the characteristics of no lead and light weight, and has good application prospects in the aspect of X and ? ray radiation protection.

Certain embodiments are described that are directed to lead containing compositions including radiation absorption metals in combination with a polymeric material. In some aspects, a composition includes lead, optionally at least one additional heavy metal known to have shielding capability against ionizing radiation and at least one polymer, polymer blend or co-polymer. Sheets and articles including the compositions are also described.