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Impact of adding magnesium oxide nanoparticles on the optical and shielding characteristics of polyvinyl chloride.

Authors :
Salem, Elsayeda F.
Abido, Amr M. N.
Ali, I. A.
Source :
Journal of Applied Polymer Science; 9/20/2024, Vol. 141 Issue 36, p1-10, 10p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This work uses pure polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles to enhance PVC's optical and shielding properties. The distribution of MgO nanoparticles in the PVC polymer was shown using a scanning electronic microscope, x‐ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared. The prepared samples' optical parameters and thermal analysis are investigated using ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis, respectively. The shielding characteristics parameters for the prepared samples were experimentally tested using a Cs‐137 point source with an energy of 0.662 MeV, and the outcomes were contrasted with what the XCOM software had calculated. Results indicated that optical constants were significantly affected by the addition of MgO wt% concentration. The linear attenuation coefficient was directly proportional to the weight concentration of MgO nanoparticle filler in the PVC matrix, and the ability to absorb UV increased. Adding MgO nanoparticle concentrations improved the PVC composite's radiation shielding behavior. It concluded that the PVC/MgO nanoparticle‐prepared samples are suitable for packaging for industrial applications and apron shielding for medical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218995
Volume :
141
Issue :
36
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179045605
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/app.55903