Potential of biochar reinforced concrete as neutron shielding material

Biochar is a novel carbon based material derived from waste that shows promising properties for several applications. In this paper we investigate its potential use as a low cost, greener alternative to commonly used aggregates employed to enhance the neutron shielding performance of concrete. Monte...

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Main Authors: Riccardo Martellucci, Daniele Torsello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573322001711