Development, Characterization, and Properties of Polymeric Nanoarchitectures for Radiation Attenuation.

Radiation induces deterioration to life, the environment and electronic gadgets. Also, the escalating quests in use of radioactive entities has induced increased radioactive hazards resulting in the need to fabricate advanced materials for efficient protection against the deteriorating effects of radiation. Inclusive of differing techniques to achieve radiation attenuation, the use of compounds exhibiting elevated atomic number (Z), including lead, has been attained. On the other hand, lead exhibit toxicity. Therefore, varying researches have investigated the use of minimally-toxic post-transitionally metallic-oriented compounds, such as bismuth. However, polymeric materials offer great prospects attributable to their inherent electrical, mechanical, thermal, as well as multi-functional dispositions. However, composites fabricated from polymers with elevated atomic number reinforcements facilitate attainment of materials exhibiting minimal weight, good flexibility, and exceptional processability. Therefore, this paper elucidates emerging advancements in synthesization of polymeric materials and nanoarchitectures for radiation protection, focusing on application of polymeric nanoarchitectures for attenuation of varying forms of radiation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]