Enhanced dose measurement of zinc oxide nanoparticles by radiochromic polymer dosimeter and Monte Carlo simulation.

Dosimetry Monte carlo. Nano particles Radiation ZnO

Journal

Reports of practical oncology and radiotherapy : journal of Greatpoland Cancer Center in Poznan and Polish Society of Radiation Oncology
ISSN: 1507-1367
Titre abrégé: Rep Pract Oncol Radiother
Pays: Poland
ID NLM: 100885761

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Historique:
received: 28 01 2020
revised: 11 03 2020
accepted: 10 04 2020
entrez: 5 6 2020
pubmed: 5 6 2020
medline: 5 6 2020
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles on dose enhancement factor using PRESAGE dosimeter and Monte Carlo simulation. High Z materials absorb X-ray remarkably. Among Nano-science, Zinc Oxide nanoparticles are interesting semiconductors, producing reactive oxygen species when irradiated by photons. Therefore, it seems that dose enhancement originating by incorporating ZnO NPs in irradiated volume would increase the therapeutic ratio. Initially, the PRESAGE dosimeter was fabricated and calibrated. Then Zinc Oxide nanoparticles with an average particle size of about 40 nm were synthesized. At next step, various concentrations of the nanoparticles were incorporated into the PRESAGE composition and irradiated in radiation fields. Then, the mentioned processes were simulated. Practical measurements revealed that by incorporating 500, 1000 and 3000 μg ml The results of this study showed that dose enhancement increases by increasing concentration of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles. Many reasons such as photoelectric, pair production effects and even Compton scattering can cause dose enhancement for megavoltage beams.

Sections du résumé

AIM OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles on dose enhancement factor using PRESAGE dosimeter and Monte Carlo simulation.
BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
High Z materials absorb X-ray remarkably. Among Nano-science, Zinc Oxide nanoparticles are interesting semiconductors, producing reactive oxygen species when irradiated by photons. Therefore, it seems that dose enhancement originating by incorporating ZnO NPs in irradiated volume would increase the therapeutic ratio.
MATERIALS AND METHODS METHODS
Initially, the PRESAGE dosimeter was fabricated and calibrated. Then Zinc Oxide nanoparticles with an average particle size of about 40 nm were synthesized. At next step, various concentrations of the nanoparticles were incorporated into the PRESAGE composition and irradiated in radiation fields. Then, the mentioned processes were simulated.
RESULTS RESULTS
Practical measurements revealed that by incorporating 500, 1000 and 3000 μg ml
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
The results of this study showed that dose enhancement increases by increasing concentration of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles. Many reasons such as photoelectric, pair production effects and even Compton scattering can cause dose enhancement for megavoltage beams.

Identifiants

pubmed: 32494225
doi: 10.1016/j.rpor.2020.04.008
pii: S1507-1367(20)30064-X
pmc: PMC7252207
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

515-520

Informations de copyright

© 2020 Greater Poland Cancer Centre. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Auteurs

Nooshin Banaee (N)

Department of Medical Radiation, Engineering Faculty, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

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