scholarly journals Manufacture and Determination of Absorbent in Bolus Radiotherapy Based On Alginate Using of 8 MeV and 10 MeV Energy

Author(s):  
Hendra Tampubolon ◽  
Kerista Tarigan ◽  
Timbangen Sembiring

Bolus radiotherapy have been created by using material of mixture a silicone rubber as matrix and alginate powder as a filler through chemical solution deposition methods with variation of composition silicone rubber: alginate powder: catalyst (99 : 0 : 1)%wt, (80: 19: 1)%wt, (80: 18: 2)%wt, (80: 17: 3)%wt, (80:16: 4)%wt and (80: 15: 5)%wt. The sample fabrication was done in two steps. The first step of alginate powder is mixed with a solution of rubber and catalyst silicon until homogeneous for 5 minutes with the wet mixing method. The second step of the powder which was homogeneously mixed was printed with glass mould measuring 11 x 11 x 1 cm3 with variations in thickness of 5 mm, 10 mm and 15 mm then dried at 300. Each bolus sample is already to be characterized which includes: physical properties (density, porosity, and water absorption), mechanical properties (tensile strength, elongation and modulus young) and performance (CT Number and absorbency dose). The characterization results showed that alginate powder: optimum rubber silicon ie (80: 19) wt% at a thickness of 15 mm resulted in a density value of 2.091 x 103 kg/m3, porosity of 9.82% and water absorption of 1.66%. Mechanical properties with tensile strength 3.37 MPa, elongation at 45.28% and modulus of elasticity of 0.816 MPa. Bolus radiotherapy performance properties relative electron density (RED) values or CT numbers of 1.25 resulted in surface absorbance doses of 8 MeV of 101% and 10 MeV of 108.01%. The results of bolus radiotherapy based on composite alginate powder reinforced by silicone rubber can be applied as a cancer therapy material to replace bolus from wax, and paraffin.

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 259-274
Author(s):  
Mayara Turi Gerin ◽  
Almir Sales ◽  
Silvana De Nardin

Aggregate type - natural or recycled - governs a range of concrete properties (e.g. water absorption and workability). Knowing this, there are many recommended mixing methods for maintaining concrete workability. However, they may be not economic feasible or they may depreciate mechanical properties. In this work, four concrete mixtures were produced replacing 0, 30, 50 and 100% of natural aggregates by recycled concrete aggregates without any pre-wetting method or additional water. Instead of, the “Two-Stage Mixing Approach” mixing method was used. From the experimental tests it was possible to observe the influence of the substitution content on the workability, water absorption ability, density, voids index, compressive strength, tensile strength and modulus of elasticity.  In addition, the tensile strength and elastic modulus values of recycled concrete were also compared to those obtained in the equations recommended by ABNT NBR 6118:2014 for concrete with natural aggregates. The results showed that it is possible to maintain the workability of concrete without depreciating its mechanical properties.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sekar Sanjeevi ◽  
Vigneshwaran Shanmugam ◽  
Suresh Kumar ◽  
Velmurugan Ganesan ◽  
Gabriel Sas ◽  
...  

AbstractThis investigation is carried out to understand the effects of water absorption on the mechanical properties of hybrid phenol formaldehyde (PF) composite fabricated with Areca Fine Fibres (AFFs) and Calotropis Gigantea Fibre (CGF). Hybrid CGF/AFF/PF composites were manufactured using the hand layup technique at varying weight percentages of fibre reinforcement (25, 35 and 45%). Hybrid composite having 35 wt.% showed better mechanical properties (tensile strength ca. 59 MPa, flexural strength ca. 73 MPa and impact strength 1.43 kJ/m2) under wet and dry conditions as compared to the other hybrid composites. In general, the inclusion of the fibres enhanced the mechanical properties of neat PF. Increase in the fibre content increased the water absorption, however, after 120 h of immersion, all the composites attained an equilibrium state.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenhuan Zhang ◽  
Zhaoping Deng ◽  
Hongwei Yuan ◽  
Shikai Luo ◽  
Huayin Wen ◽  
...  

AbstractIn this paper, silicone rubber materials with foam/solid alternating multilayered structures were successfully constructed by combining the two methods of multilayered hot-pressing and supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) foaming. The cellular morphology and mechanical properties of the foam/solid alternating multilayered silicone rubber materials were systematically studied. The results show that the growth of the cell was restrained by the solid layer, resulting in a decrease in the cell size. In addition, the introduction of the solid layer effectively improved the mechanical properties of the microcellular silicone rubber foam. The tensile strength and compressive strength of the foam/solid alternating multilayered silicone rubber materials reached 5.39 and 1.08 MPa, which are 46.1% and 237.5% of the pure silicone rubber foam, respectively. Finite element analysis (FEA) was applied and the results indicate that the strength and proportion of the solid layer played important roles in the tensile strength of the foam/solid alternating multilayered silicone rubber materials. Moreover, the small cellular structures in silicone rubber foam can provided a high supporting counterforce during compression, meaning that the microcellular structure of silicone rubber foam improved the compressive property compared to that for the large cellular structure of silicone rubber foam.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 686-696
Author(s):  
Frank Mi-Way Ni ◽  
Abimbola Grace Oyeyi ◽  
Susan Tighe

AbstractProtecting the pavement subgrade to increase the service life of road pavements is an aspect currently being explored. Several alternative pavement subbase materials are being considered, including Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC). Due to its lower weight, LCC incorporating industrial by-product, making it sustainable, and ease of use amongst other benefits, is seen as a potential candidate. This paper reports reviewing the potential application of LCC within the pavement structure with a specific application as a subbase. It examines the various properties such as modulus of elasticity, compressive and tensile strength, Water absorption, and freeze-thaw resistance necessary for pavement application. It also assesses its use in the field in Canada considering the design methods utilized. Some limitations and gaps for LCC application in pavements are also established and recommendations on how to further its use and performance. This review concludes that LCC possesses potential as a pavement subbase alternative; however, other mechanical properties like LCC’s fatigue life is essential. A comparative field study is also recommended to monitor actual performance and various factors on performance.


2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. Marques ◽  
J. L. Akasaki ◽  
A. P. M. Trigo ◽  
M. L. Marques

In this work it was evaluated the influence tire rubber addition in mortars in order to replace part of the sand (12% by volume). It was also intended to verify if the tire rubber treatment with NaOH saturated aqueous solution causes interference on the mechanical properties of the mixture. Compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, water absorption, modulus of elasticity, and flow test were made in specimens of 5cmx10cm and the tests were carried out to 7, 28, 56, 90, and 180 days. The results show reduction on mechanical properties values after addition of tire rubber and decrease of the workability. It was also observed that the tire rubber treatment does not cause any alteration on the results compared to the rubber without treatment.


2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 17-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. X. PANG ◽  
K. N. SUN ◽  
S. REN ◽  
J. Q. BI ◽  
R. H. FAN

Based on Pauling's nature of chemical bond, the valence electron structures of TiN and FeAl have been constructed, and the relative electron density differences (REDD) between the low index plane of TiN and FeAl , respectively, have been calculated. [110] FeAl //[110] TiN crystallography orientation has been set up from the minimization of the electron density difference across the interface. From the viewpoint of improving the mechanical properties of composites, the formation of such structures must been engineered in the fabrication processing.


2012 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
Cheng Yun Yang ◽  
Jin Min Peng

Manufacture process parameters will be obtained from experiments in research. Molding technology determines the mechanical properties and performance of the product. The influence of molding temperature and time are significant on the performance of water lubricated bearing, the plastic alloy is based on latex material, synthesized with different fillings, accelerators and other matters, and displays great mechanical and friction properties. The main performance included peel strength, tensile strength and wearing capacity. Optimization of manufacture process parameters and the orthogonal experiments on them were carried out by integrating the results of experiments and finally the optimal manufacture process was achieved. In the experiment, three-leveled orthogonal tests were conducted for the three systems to test the tensile strength, tearing strength, stress at definite elongation, hardness and tensile rate. The impacts of the respective systems were analyzed and the content of each component are determined to get the optimal formula.


Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kufel ◽  
Stanisław Kuciel

The aim of the research was to study the effects of adding natural fillers to a polypropylene (PP) matrix on mechanical and physical properties of hybrid composites. The 10%, 15%, and 20% by weight basalt fibers (BF) and ground hazelnut shells (HS) were added to the PP matrix. Composites were produced by making use of an injection molding method. Tensile strength, tensile modulus, strain at break, Charpy impact strength, and the coefficient of thermal expansion were determined. The influence of temperature, thermal aging, and water absorption on mechanical properties was also investigated. In addition, short-time creep tests were carried out. To characterize the morphology and the filler distribution within the matrix, a scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used. The results showed that the addition of the two types of filler enhanced mechanical properties. Furthermore, improvements in thermal stability were monitored. After water absorption, the changes in the tensile properties of the tested composites were moderate. However, thermal aging caused a decrease in tensile strength and tensile modulus.


2011 ◽  
Vol 217-218 ◽  
pp. 347-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Xia He ◽  
Jun Jun Liu ◽  
Pan Fang Xue ◽  
Hong Yan Gu

The influence of the rice husks powder (RHP) content and its particle size distribution on the composite’s tensile strength, fracturing elongation ratio, flexural strength and flexural elastic modulus has been investigated. Respective water absorption and thermal properties of PP composites incorporated with different proportion of RHP have also been analyzed. The microstructure of fractured surfaces was further observed in scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the composites with RHP of 245 μm have higher mechanical properties. The tensile strength and fracturing elongation ratio decrease with the increase of RHP content, and reach peak values in 30% RHP content. Water absorption and volume expansion ratio of the composite increase with the increasing of RHP content. Flexural strength and flexural modulus decrease after water absorption. When PHR content is low, the RHP particles are well distributed and the interface of RHP and PP is smooth. When PHR content is higher, the RHP particles tend to agglomerate, leading to poorer interface and lower mechanical properties, the composite failed with brittle fracture.


2014 ◽  
Vol 919-921 ◽  
pp. 1990-1993
Author(s):  
Fan Bo Meng ◽  
Yi Zhang Hu ◽  
Hong Ya Yue

This research determined the proper gradation of clay brick powder, PET to clay brick powder ratio, and curing temperature. Density, compressive, and tensile strength of the PET-Brick Powder Mixture were also studied. The research results indicate that the mixture had lower density and water absorption. The strength increased quickly and reached the 94% of 28-day strength at 6 hours. The proper initial curing temperature is 180°C.


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