Conference proceeding
Aliphatic/Aromatic Hybrid Polymers for Functionally Graded Radiation Shielding
Space 2004 Conference and Exhibit; San Diego, CA; USA; 28-30 Sept. 2004, pp.1-8
09/28/2004
Abstract
Aliphatic polymers were identified for optimum polymeric radiation shielding materials for building multifunctional structural elements. Their use in space structures is limited to lower temperatures where their mechanical properties are maintained. In general, aromatic polymers have a broader range of operating temperatures but are less effective in shielding from space radiations. The radiation shielding properties of aromatic polymers should be enhanced by the incorporation of hydrogen-rich aliphatic groups appended to aromatic units in the macromolecular structure. It is envisioned that functionally graded polymer structures using aliphatic/aromatic hybrids can be used to meet requirements of the service environment with beneficial radiation shielding properties in future space structural applications. This paper discusses the synthesis of such hybrid polymer systems.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Aliphatic/Aromatic Hybrid Polymers for Functionally Graded Radiation Shielding
- Creators
- Lucy HuAdriane MillerChang ParkKristin PlichtaStephanie RochfordMeghan SchulzSha YangRobert Orwoll
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Publication Details
- Space 2004 Conference and Exhibit; San Diego, CA; USA; 28-30 Sept. 2004, pp.1-8
- ISSN
- 0146-3705
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/28/2004
- Academic Unit
- Radiation Oncology
- Record Identifier
- 9984313071102771
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