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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ2
    Designing a novel FeCoNiMnCu high-entropy Alloy: Synthesis, structural evolution, magnetic behavior, and radiation shielding performance

    Güler, Ömer; Şimşek, Telem; Şimşek, Tuncay; Evin, Ertan; Baykal, Duygu Sen; ALMisned, Ghada; Tekin, H.O.

    In this study, a novel FeCoNiMnCu HEA was synthesized via mechanical alloying and exhibited a single-phase face-centered cubic (FCC) structure with a crystallite size of 11.7 nm and a lattice strain of 0.81 %. Magnetic characterization revealed soft ferromagnetic behavior with a saturation magnetization of 32 emu/g at 300 K, increasing to 53 emu/g at 10 K. The alloy demonstrated excellent gamma-ray attenuation, with lower half-value layer (HVL) and mean free path (MFP) values than conventional shielding materials. Notably, its fast neutron removal cross-section (ΣR = 0.1654 cm−1) outperformed standard materials such as B4C, graphite, and water in the fast neutron energy range. These findings underline the multifunctional performance of FeCoNiMnCu HEA, highlighting its strong potential for use in advanced nuclear reactor components and radiation shielding technologies.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ2
    Exploring Nuclear Radiation Shielding Capabilities of High-Entropy Carbides: A Study on Composition and Effectiveness

    Yilmaz Alan, Hatice; Guler, Omer; Yilmaz, Ayberk; Susam, Lidya Amon; Kavaz, Esra; Kilic, Gokhan; Ilik, Erkan; Oktik, Sener; Akkus, Baki; ALMisned, Ghada

    High-entropy carbides (HECs) are emerging as promising materials for shielding against gamma-ray and neutron radiation due to their unique structural and compositional properties. This study systematically evaluates the shielding capabilities of 12 carbide-reinforced high-entropy alloys (HEAs) composed of elements such as hafnium, niobium, titanium, zirconium, tungsten, tantalum, vanadium, and molybdenum. Various gamma-ray and neutron shielding parameters, including attenuation coefficients, shielding thicknesses, and neutron removal cross sections, were calculated using the Phy-X/PSD software. The findings reveal a strong correlation between material density and shielding efficiency, with the highest density samples, particularly (Zr0.2Hf0.2Ta0.2Mo0.2W0.2)C and (Ti0.2Hf0.2Nb0.2Ta0.2W0.2)C, demonstrating superior gamma-ray attenuation. Additionally, neutron shielding performance was maximized in compositions containing high concentrations of heavy elements, with (Ti0.2V0.2Nb0.2Ta0.2W0.2)C exhibiting the most effective neutron absorption properties. The interactions of photons and charged particles with these materials were further examined through mass stopping power and projected range calculations for alpha particles, protons, and electrons. It can be concluded that HEC-based alloys, due to their high density, optimized composition, and superior radiation attenuation properties, could be strong candidates for advanced shielding applications in nuclear and aerospace environments.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Innovative Al6061-gadolinium oxide ods alloys: fabrication and comprehensive characterization of microstructural, physical, mechanical, and radiation shielding properties

    ALMisned, Ghada; Yayla, Nihal; Albayrak, M. Gökhan; Güler, Ömer; Baykal, Duygu Sen; Tekin, H.O.

    This study explores the development and comprehensive characterization of Al6061-Gd₂O₃ composites, designed to enhance radiation shielding and mechanical properties for critical applications in environments exposed to ionizing radiation. The purpose of this research is to assess the effectiveness of Gd2O3 as a reinforcing material for Al6061, with the aim of creating a dual-function composite that combines structural integrity with superior gamma-ray and neutron attenuation capabilities. Using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we analyzed the microstructural effects of varying Gd2O3 content, observing homogeneous dispersion at low concentrations and clustering at higher levels. Mechanical properties demonstrated that increased Gd2O3 content reduces the elastic modulus, indicating a trade-off between stiffness and shielding efficiency. Radiation shielding parameters, including Transmission Factor (TF), mass attenuation coefficient (MAC), and Fast Neutron Removal Cross Section (FNRCS), were evaluated through Phy-X/PSD and PHITS Monte Carlo simulations. Results indicate that Gd2O3 reinforcement significantly improves gamma-ray and neutron shielding, particularly at higher concentrations, making the composite viable for non-structural applications prioritizing radiation protection. The findings from this study highlight the potential of Gd2O3-reinforced Al6061 composites to serve as effective shielding materials in environments where radiation exposure is a primary concern.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ3
    Calculation of Gamma Shielding Properties for Glass Ceramics using FLUKA

    Nur, Kuluöztürk Zehra; Demir, Nilgün; Dal, Murat

    Abstract: In this paper, gamma radiation shielding properties of same glass ceramics are reported for 356, 662, 1173, and 1330 keV gamma energies. Firstly, the validity of the FLUKA method was determined using the (90–x)TeO2-xMoO3-10ZnO glass system whose shielding parameters were determined by different analytical methods in the literature. The mass attenuation coefficients (µm), half-value layer, and mean free path parameters for the glass ceramic samples were calculated by the FLUKA. When the results obtained with the FLUKA and XCOM database were examined, it was found that glass f6, which is one of the PbO–Al2O3–SiO2–TiO2 glass-ceramic samples, had the highest gamma shielding property among the glass ceramics. Additionally, comparisons show that the FLUKA code is an alternative method to analytical methods for determining gamma shielding parameters and it is a tool that can provide preliminary information and comparisons for experimental studies.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2020Scopus SJRQ1
    Linear, nonlinear optical and photon attenuation properties of La3+ doped tellurite glasses

    Boukhris, Imed; Kebaili, Imen; Sayyed, M.I.; Askin, A.; Rammah, Y.S.

    Linear and nonlinear optical features of La3+ doped tellurite glasses in the form 75TeO2–10ZnO –5Li2O –(10-x)Nb2O5 –xLa2O3: x = 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 in mol% (abbreviated as La0.0. La0.5, La1.0, La1.5, La2.0, and La2.5) were investigated. Also, the γ-photons attenuation parameters were tested utilizing Geant4 simulation code. Results revealed that the molar polarizability (αmolar) takes values from 8.685 × 10−24 to 7.933 × 10−24 cm3, while the molar refraction (Rmolar) changes from 21.886 to 20.219 (cm3/mol) for La0.0 to La2.5 glasses. The static dielectric constant (εstatic) varies from 6.368 to 5.191, whereas optical electronegativity (χ*) varies from 0.690 to 0.852 for La0.0-La2.5 glasses. Non-linear optical susceptibility (χ3) decreases from 5.675 × 10−12 to 2.109 × 10−12 (esu) with increment La2O3 content in the glasses, while non-linear refractive index (n2optical) decreases from 8.472 × 10−11 to 3.488 × 10−11 (esu). The radiation attenuation characteristics for the tested glasses were investigated with the help of Geant4 code. The mass attenuation coefficient (μm) was simulated between 0.284 and 2.506 MeV. The influnce of La2O3 on the shielding parameters was examined. Among the studied glasses, La2.5 posseses the highest μm values. Also, La2.5 sample has the lowest transmission fraction, which implies that more photons can be attenuated with La2.5 glass using a thin glass layer. From the transmission fraction results, we found that thick glasses are needed to attenuate gamma rays coming at high energies. At 0.511 MeV, the half value layer (HVL) value of the La0.0 glass is 1.49 cm while, at the same energy, the HVL value of the La2.5 glass is 1.44 cm.

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