ArticlePolymers2026
Fabrication Process and Particle Dispersion Characteristics of W-PETG-Based 3D-Printed Composites for Medical Radiation Shielding.
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In this study, a W-polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG)-based 3D-printed composite was designed for medical radiation shielding, and syringe shielding components were fabricated to evaluate shielding performance and particle dispersion characteristics. Up to 70 wt% of tungsten powder was incorporated into the PETG polymer matrix to produce W-PETG filaments suitable for 3D printing. Using the fused deposition modeling (FDM) method, a 3.0 mm-thick radiation shielding cover for a 10 mL syringe was fabricated. Radiation shielding performance was assessed using a
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