Development of a Lightweight Tungsten Shielding Fiber That Can Be Used for Improving the Performance of Medical Radiation Shields

Radiation exposure in medical institutions is mainly due to low doses. Low-dose radiation means scattered radiation, and such can be shielded with a lightweight shielding suit. In this study, the performance of fabrics woven by winding polyethylene (PE) yarn around 30 μm tungsten wire was evaluated. To improve performance, an air pressure dispersion process coating nanopowder on fiber developed. The effectiveness fibers without dispersed were compared measuring spatial dose inside diagnostic X-ray imaging room institution. results experiment confirmed that fabric coated improved general approximately 15% provided relatively effective low-dose at 1.2 m equipment. This study shows helpful manufacturing clothing for protection from institutions.