Review: Pair distribution functions from neutron total scattering for the study of local structure in disordered materials
December 2022
With the development of pulsed spallation sources of neutrons in recent years has come the possibility to generate intense beams of higher energy than possible at reactor sources. This has enabled neutron...
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Radiation target: Moving from theory to practice
June 2022
Radiation target theory refers to that ionizing radiation hits specific molecules or organellaes in cells, resulting in structural damage, gene mutation, chromosome breakage and other target effects...
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Evaluation of Potassium-40 and Uranium-238 activities and radiological risk in Missour, Morocco soils using gamma spectrometry
September 2024
The objective of this study is to assess natural activity in soil to estimate potential radiological risks for the population. Given that soil is inherently radioactive and can reach hazardous levels,...
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Gold nanoparticle effect on dose and DNA damage enhancement in the vicinity of gold nanoparticles
December 2024
This study uses Monte Carlo simulations to examine the dose enhancement effect of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in radiation therapy and its effects on DNA damage. Using the GATE- 9.0 and Geant4-DNA packages,...
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Strategic analysis for advancing Morocco's nuclear infrastructure using PESTELE framework
June 2024
Morocco's exploration of nuclear energy aligns with both climate goals and national energy ambitions, offering a promising low-carbon alternative to conventional fossil fuels. Despite the nation's significant...
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A systematic study on complementary metal-oxide semiconductor technology (CMOS) and Internet of Things (IOT) for radioactive leakage detection in nuclear plant
September 2023
Although nuclear power plants produce about 20% of India's power, the risk posed by radioactive leakage is considerable. Radiation leakage detection devices must be installed in all nuclear power plants...
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Feasibility of producing 225Ac via thermal neutron irradiation of 226Ra: A systematic theoretical study
September 2024
With a suitable half-life and abundant radiolabeling strategy, 225Ac has become one of the most promising radionuclides in the area of targeted alpha therapy. However, limited radionuclide supply is...
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Exploring the impact of anode material on X-ray photon fluence and characteristics: A Monte Carlo simulation study
June 2024
This study investigates the critical significance of anode material selection in defining the energy spectrum and properties of X-ray photons in medical physics applications. Using the GATE platform...
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Major and trace elements determination in organic and conventional Moroccan vegetables using the k0-standardisation method of neutron activation analysis
December 2024
The aim of the present work is the determination of different essential (minor and trace) elements found in five Moroccan vegetables collected from large commercial markets in Kenitra city, Morocco,...
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A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations
December 2024
This work aims to study the response function of a 2″×2″ NaI(Tl) scintillation detector using Monte Carlo simulations. A precise mathematical model of the NaI(Tl) scintillator was developed using both...
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Review: Current progresses of small-angle neutron scattering on soft-matters investigation
June 2022
A review of the recent works on soft-matters based on small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) is presented. This Review is intended to be a relatively comprehensive source for applying SANS on soft-matters...
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Structural insights into soft matter materials via spin echo small angle neutron scattering and small angle neutron scattering
September 2024
The recent advancements in neutron scattering technologies in China, with the development of China's first Spin-Echo Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SESANS) spectrometer at China Mianyang Research Reactor...
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Fusion mechanism involved in the synthesis of superheavy element Z>118 using Mn projectiles
December 2024
We conducted an in-depth investigation of Mn-induced fusion reactions aimed at synthesizing superheavy elements with atomic numbers Z=119 to Z=123. Our analysis considers the total potential, which...
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Mechanism study of bubble dynamics under the buoyancy effects
March 2023
The motion of a single bubble in a 2-D vertical channel filled with stagnant or moving fluid is simulated for various sets of conditions using the computational fluid dynamics(CFD) method. The volume...
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Compound nucleus formation probability of heavy and superheavy nuclei synthesized using heavy ion fusion reactions
December 2024
The role of entrance channel parameters such as Z2/A, charge asymmetry αz, mass-asymmetry (ηA), charge product (Z1Z2), mean fissility χm, Coulomb interaction parameter and (N−Z)/(N+Z) on compound nucleus...
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Design of emergency solar energy system adjacent the nuclear power plant to prevent nuclear accidents and increase safety
March 2024
Providing sufficient energy in emergency situations in nuclear power plants is of great importance due to their crucial role in improving power plant safety and eliminating disasters....
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Optimizing neutron shielding: A specialised container approach for Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources and orphan neutron emitters
March 2025
Shielding Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources (DSRSs) and orphan neutron sources, such as 252Cf, pose challenges due to the high penetration of neutrons, induced radioactivity in shielding materials,...
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The neutron diffraction experiments under high pressure and high temperature on FENGHUANG diffractometer at CMRR
September 2022
FENGHUANG diffractometer at CMRR, a high-intensity multi-section neutron powder diffractometer, has been constructed to in situ studies of materials under high pressure high temperature conditions....
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XPS determination of the uranium valences in U3O8
June 2023
Uranium oxides are tightly related to the whole nuclear fuel cycle in the nuclear industry. However, the understanding of the chemical states in mixed valence uranium oxides remains scattered and deserves...
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Simulating the impact of electron beam energy deposition on lead target temperature
June 2024
This study delves into the thermal dynamics induced by an electron beam sourced from the CIRCE III accelerator, focusing on a lead target previously employed at the National Centre for Nuclear Science...
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Electrodeposition of actinides: Optimization of deposition parameters by chronoamperometric studies
March 2025
To quantify alpha-emitting radionuclides by alpha spectrometry, it is necessary to prepare a thin and uniform alpha source on a suitable substrate. Electrodeposition is the most used electrochemical...
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Recent progress on mass spectrometric analysis of artificial radionuclides in environmental samples collected in Japan
September 2022
Mass spectrometry techniques, such as AMS, TIMS and ICP-MS, represent promising techniques for the analysis of artificial radionuclides in environmental samples. They are characterized by high sensitivity,...
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Temperature distribution in the PGAA system: Collimator, shutter, and filter in TRIGA Mark II reactor
September 2024
This article examines the impact of temperature on the steel collimator cap and the primary beam shutter. These components will be used to implement the Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis (PGAA) technique...
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Thermodynamics on the complexation of uranium (VI) with N-methylethylenediamine-N,N′,N'-triacetic acid in aqueous Solution: Potentiometry and microcalorimetry
December 2022
Stability constants and enthalpies of N-methylethylenediamine-N,N′,N'-triacetic acid (MEDTA, denoted as H3L) complexes with uranyl were measured using potentiometry and microcalorimetry, I = 1.0 mol L−1...
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Investigation of photon interaction parameters in Human Body Tissues using GAMOS, FLUKA, and XCOM Studies
March 2025
This study aims to evaluate different photon interaction parameters of human body organs at nine photon energies (0.021 keV–1.25 MeV) using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo codes. The Mass attenuation coefficients,...
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