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Novel passive-adaptive exoskeleton-supported radiation protection equipment with enhanced shielding and reduced perceived weight.
| Τίτλος: | Novel passive-adaptive exoskeleton-supported radiation protection equipment with enhanced shielding and reduced perceived weight. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Sun Y; China Institute for Radiation Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China.; Shanxi Key Laboratory for Radiation Safety and Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China., Han Y; China Institute for Radiation Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China.; Shanxi Key Laboratory for Radiation Safety and Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China., Liu Y; China Institute for Radiation Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China.; Shanxi Key Laboratory for Radiation Safety and Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China., Liu L; China Institute for Radiation Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China.; Shanxi Key Laboratory for Radiation Safety and Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China., Wang C; CNNP Nuclear Power Operations Management Co., Ltd, 1188 Hedian Street, Jiaxing 314300, China., Li G; China Institute for Radiation Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China.; Shanxi Key Laboratory for Radiation Safety and Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China., Li H; China Institute for Radiation Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China.; Shanxi Key Laboratory for Radiation Safety and Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China., Cao Q; China Institute for Radiation Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China.; Shanxi Key Laboratory for Radiation Safety and Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China., Chi X; China Institute for Radiation Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China.; Shanxi Key Laboratory for Radiation Safety and Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China., Ji J; China Institute for Radiation Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China.; Shanxi Key Laboratory for Radiation Safety and Protection, 102 Xuefu Street, Taiyuan 030006, China. |
| Πηγή: | Radiation protection dosimetry [Radiat Prot Dosimetry] 2026 Oct 06; Vol. 202 (16), pp. 1255-1267. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Oxford University Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 8109958 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1742-3406 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01448420 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Radiat Prot Dosimetry Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2004- : Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press Original Publication: Ashford, Kent : Nuclear Technology Pub., c1981- |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Radiation Protection*/instrumentation , Occupational Exposure*/prevention & control , Occupational Exposure*/analysis , Radiation Monitoring*/methods , Radiation Monitoring*/instrumentation , Exoskeleton Device*, Californium/analysis ; Cobalt Radioisotopes/analysis ; Humans ; Neutrons ; Gamma Rays ; Radiation Dosage ; Equipment Design ; Nuclear Power Plants ; Power Plant Operators |
| Περίληψη: | The study introduces novel passive-adaptive exoskeleton-supported radiation protection equipment (PAESRPE) designed to overcome the limitations of conventional radiation protection equipment (RPE). The PAESRPE employs an exoskeleton to transfer the weight of the RPE to the ground, and is supported by a modular configuration that allows for the selective integration of γ-ray or neutron shielding components, or combined protection against both radiation types. The test results demonstrated that PAESRPE achieved a γ-ray shielding ratio of 35.4 ± 1.6% (60Co), representing ~27% improvement compared with conventional RPE (60Co, with a shielding ratio of 8.3 ± 0.4%). For neutron radiation, PAESRPE achieved a neutron shielding attenuation of 50.3 ± 3.8% (252Cf), effectively addressing the challenge of high-energy neutron shielding protection for the RPE. PAESRPE achieved a maximum perceived weight reduction of over 80%. Practical trials conducted during nuclear power plant overhaul operations showed that PAESRPE reduced personnel radiation exposure by 32%, effectively enhancing on-site dose-control capabilities. (© The Author(s) 2026. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For commercial re-use, please contact reprints@oup.com for reprints and translation rights for reprints. All other permissions can be obtained through our RightsLink service via the Permissions link on the article page on our site—for further information please contact journals.permissions@oup.com.) |
| Grant Information: | 24020101 The Major Funded Project of the China Institute for Radiation; 25060101 Shanxi Provincial Talents Program |
| Substance Nomenclature: | 975X05H15A (Californium) 0 (Cobalt Radioisotopes) 9J0Y94YP8Y (Californium-252) |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260624 Date Completed: 20261006 Latest Revision: 20261006 |
| Update Code: | 20261006 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/rpd/ncag062 |
| PMID: | 42341168 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1742-3406 |
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| DOI: | 10.1093/rpd/ncag062 |