Findings from Yamagata University Has Provided New Data on Obesity, Fitness and Wellness (Flexible Composites of Barium Sulfate Modified By Tannic Acid Using Glycerol/starch for X-ray Shielding Applications).

A recent study conducted at Yamagata University in Japan focused on developing flexible X-ray shielding composites using glycerol, starch, and barium sulfate (BaSO4) as X-ray active fillers. The research explored the use of tannic acid (TA) for surface modification of the BaSO4 to improve the composite's X-ray shielding properties without compromising flexibility. The study found that the addition of TA facilitated the formation of hydrogen bonds, enhancing the composites' elongation and changing the fracture behavior from brittle to ductile. This environmentally friendly approach to developing biodegradable radiation shielding materials holds promise for future applications in the field of health and medicine. [Extracted from the article]