The present invention relates to a lead free glossy finish hybrid radiation shielding composite panel comprising: a) 40-70% of industrial waste red mud and 30-60% of epoxy/polyester resin with or without glass fibre, wherein the composite panel has density in the range of 1.4-2.2 g/cc; water absorption in the range of 0.20-0.30%; tensile strength in the range of 12-120 MPa; tensile modulus in the range of 1.5-7.5 GPa; and half value layer in the range of 0.36-0.47 cm and 0.48-0.52 cm for X-ray beam energies of 60 and 100 kVp, respectively. The present invention also describes a low temperature process for manufacturing the composite panels. Moreover, the developed composite panel is a unique material and have multifunctional applications in wider spectrum as high energy electromagnetic radiation shielding doors, panels, partition panels and as roofing sheets.

Systems (100) and methods (600) for providing a product with a radiation mitigation feature. The methods comprise: obtaining a composite base layer formed of a fiber-reinforced material; and performing a deposition process to dispose a first coating layer on the composite base layer so as to form the product with a radiation barrier, the first coating layer comprising 35% by mass or less of a metal constituent, at least 65% by mass of a germanium constituent, a zero or substantially zero coating stress, and/or an overall thickness between 2 microns and 8 microns.

Provided are a composition for blocking radon and a method for preparing the same, and more particularly, to a composition for blocking radon including ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); one or more polymer resins selected from the group consisting of polyurethane (PU) and silicone resin; and anionic surfactants, and a method for preparing a composition for blocking radon including irradiating radiation to the composition for blocking radon.

A radiation shielding material that is lighter and has lower installation restrictions than conventional methods, and that exhibits excellent shielding efficiency against radiation in the high energy region. The radiation shielding material comprises a complex containing a fibrous nanocarbon material, a primary radiation shielding particle, and a binder, wherein the fibrous nanocarbon material and the primary radiation shielding particle are dispersed in the binder.

A radiation shielding material that is lighter and has lower installation restrictions than conventional methods, and that exhibits excellent shielding efficiency against radiation in the high energy region. The radiation shielding material comprises a complex containing a fibrous nanocarbon material, a primary radiation shielding particle, and a binder, wherein the fibrous nanocarbon material and the primary radiation shielding particle are dispersed in the binder.

The present invention is directed to new and improved industrial containment bags wherein the improvement comprises providing methods and technologies for improving the integrity of such bags during processes designed for lifting, transporting storing and/or disposing of the same. In certain embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for improving the sealing capabilities of the bag's closure systems. In other embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for assessing the load balance of materials being contained in such industrial containment bags; and thereafter, compensating for any significant load imbalances. The present invention is also directed to methods of manufacturing, using, filling, lifting, transporting, storing, and/or disposing of such new and improved industrial containment bags.

The present invention is directed to new and improved industrial containment bags wherein the improvement comprises providing methods and technologies for improving the integrity of such bags during processes designed for lifting, transporting storing and/or disposing of the same. In certain embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for improving the sealing capabilities of the bag's closure systems. In other embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for assessing the load balance of materials being contained in such industrial containment bags; and thereafter, compensating for any significant load imbalances. The present invention is also directed to methods of manufacturing, using, filling, lifting, transporting, storing, and/or disposing of such new and improved industrial containment bags.

A radiation shielding material includes a main body having communication air holes and made of a base member constituting a three-dimensional reticulate skeletal structure, and a metal having radiation shielding capability. The radiation shielding material has moisture permeability through the communication air holes. The base member contains fibers, a foam material, a porous material, or a spongy material. The metal is provided in the form of a film so as to cover the surfaces of the base member of the main body. The radiation shielding material has a degree of moisture permeability of 1 g/m.sup.2 h or higher measured through the A-2 method that is a water method in accordance with JIS L 1099 where the temperature is modified to 20° C. and the humidity is modified to 65% RH.

A radiation shielding material includes a main body having communication air holes and made of a base member constituting a three-dimensional reticulate skeletal structure, and a metal having radiation shielding capability. The radiation shielding material has moisture permeability through the communication air holes. The base member contains fibers, a foam material, a porous material, or a spongy material. The metal is provided in the form of a film so as to cover the surfaces of the base member of the main body. The radiation shielding material has a degree of moisture permeability of 1 g/m.sup.2 h or higher measured through the A-2 method that is a water method in accordance with JIS L 1099 where the temperature is modified to 20° C. and the humidity is modified to 65% RH.

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.