Enhanced radiation shielding with conformal, lightweight nanoparticle-polymer composite
US11414548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2203/16
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a composite material, comprising a polymer, a plurality of metal nanoparticles, and a surface-modifying agent (e.g., nanocellulose). Also disclosed is a method for shielding a subject from electromagnetic radiation, comprising placing one or more composite materials between the subject and a source of electromagnetic radiation, thereby reducing a dose of electromagnetic radiation received by the subject.
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